Penarth has 217 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 75% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, mobile caterer establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Penarth.
16 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
9 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 2,954 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | 421 | 4.5/5 | 67% |
| Bridgend | 383 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| Cowbridge | 65 | 4.6/5 | 71% |
| Llantwit Major | 56 | 4.6/5 | 69% |
| Dinas Powis | 47 | 4.3/5 | 61% |
There are currently 217 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Penarth, out of 620,096 rated establishments across the UK.
In Penarth, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 75% of rated businesses in Penarth hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Penarth are carried out by Vale of Glamorgan. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Penarth was last updated on 15 May 2026.