Food Hygiene Ratings in Vale of Glamorgan

1,340 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.9% rated "very good".

1,340
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
14
Rated 0 or 1
71.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.9%827
Good17.9%206
Satisfactory7.9%91
Improvement Needed1.0%12
Major Improvement1.2%14
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28821.5%
Retailers - other24318.1%
Other catering premises20915.6%
Caring Premises18313.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1269.4%
Mobile caterer886.6%
School/college/university644.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub604.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Vale of Glamorgan are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,340 registered food businesses for Vale of Glamorgan. Of these, 1,150 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 14 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Anthuvan Local StoreCF63 4LU1Jan 20, 2026
Cadoxton Multicultural Voluntary CommunityCF631Jan 26, 2026
Chicken ValleyCF63 2HU1Jan 28, 2026
Cross Keys InnCF64 4AA1Jun 19, 2026
Ewenny Village ShopCF35 5BL1Jun 17, 2026
For Goodness Taste LimitedCF64 3AU1Aug 12, 2026
Grill Next DoorCF62 5DZ1Jul 22, 2026
Kayes Catering LtdCF621Aug 25, 2026
LONDISCF62 4PF1Aug 11, 2026
Romys CafeCF62 5TJ1May 06, 2026
Springfield StoreCF5 6AL1Jul 17, 2026
The Wild BlackberryCF64 4AA1May 19, 2026
Tom’s BurgersCF64 1JB1Sep 02, 2026
VFM Trade Meat WarehouseCF63 2XA1Aug 06, 2026
Barry Fruit and VegCF63 4HP2Jan 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Vale of Glamorgan have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 827 food businesses in Vale of Glamorgan with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Vale of Glamorgan?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Vale of Glamorgan?+

Inspection frequency in Vale of Glamorgan depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies