Food Hygiene Ratings in Vale of Glamorgan

1,314 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.9% rated "very good".

1,314
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
71.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.9%828
Good18.1%208
Satisfactory8.3%95
Improvement Needed1.0%12
Major Improvement0.7%8
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28621.8%
Retailers - other25119.1%
Other catering premises19114.5%
Caring Premises17813.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1249.4%
Mobile caterer846.4%
School/college/university644.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub604.6%

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. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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 1,314 registered food businesses for Vale of Glamorgan. Of these, 1,151 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 8 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 snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Anthuvan Local StoreCF63 4LU1Jan 20, 2026
Burger KingCF63 4BA1Apr 30, 2026
Cadoxton Multicultural Voluntary CommunityCF631Jan 26, 2026
Chicken ValleyCF63 2HU1Jan 28, 2026
Farmers Pantry LtdCF5 6AD1May 15, 2026
PankuCF62 5AT1May 26, 2026
Romys CafeCF62 5TJ1May 06, 2026
The Wild BlackberryCF64 4AA1May 19, 2026
Barry Fruit and VegCF63 4HP2Jan 15, 2026
Barry Island Fish and Chip companyCF62 5TH2May 06, 2026
Corner ShopCF61 2LH2Feb 27, 2025
Family KebabCF62 7EB2Mar 09, 2026
Glendale Hotel / Villa NapoliCF64 3DH2Apr 23, 2026
Metro EateryCF64 4JS2Jan 07, 2025
South Wales Fire ServiceCF62 3AZ2Mar 13, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 828 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