Best Penarth restaurants for food safety

But with so many high quality options to choose from, how do you decide where to go?

One factor that could help you choose where to go for a meal is the food hygiene ratings.

Any business that serves food is legally required to be inspected by the local authority.

Once inspected, a business is given a rating from zero to five, with five being the best rating attainable.

Inspectors grade businesses on:

1. Food hygiene and safety - This involves food preparation, storage, cooking, cooling and re-heating.
2. Structural compliance - This can include the layout of the building and the lighting.
3. Confidence in management - How businesses ensure food served is safe to eat and the confidence of the inspector that standards will be maintained.

Getting a high rating can be a massive boost to a restaurant or cafe and shows that the business is professional and has high standards.

However, there is an even more prestigious hygiene award.

Scores on the Doors awards an 'elite award' to businesses that have achieved three 'five' scores in a row.

Penarth is home to 29 businesses that have earned the elite award, but it is worth bearing in mind that a fair few of these businesses are not publicly accessible restaurants or cafes.

For example, it is impressive that Stanwell Sixth Form Cafe has an elite award, but it's not particularly helpful when trying to find a good place to eat.

It's also worth bearing in mind that some results on the Scores on the Doors site are out of date or unclear.

Examples of this would be Mario's, which is listed as having an elite award but only one inspection date is listed, and Nicola's Juice & Coffee Bar, which is closed.

Without any further ado, here are the list of Penarth restaurants and cafes that have an elite hygiene award.

Aroma Coffee Bar

Address: University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road, Llandough, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 2XX.

Last inspection: August 10, 2021.

• Food hygiene and safety – Good;
• Structural compliance – Good;
• Confidence in management – Good.

Hygiene rating score of five awarded on: August 10, 2021; June 25, 2019; June 29, 2018; June 20, 2017; November 12, 2015.

Bar 44 Tapas y Copas

Address: Bar 44, 14 Windsor Road, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 1JH.

Last inspection: May 25, 2019.

• Food hygiene and safety – Good;
• Structural compliance – Good;
• Confidence in management – Good.

Hygiene rating score of five awarded on: May 25, 2019; November 5, 2016; November 6, 2014; June 24, 2014; August 8, 2013.

Decks

Address: Pier Buildings, 7, Penarth Pier Esplanade, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 3AU.

Last inspection: October 6, 2021.

• Food hygiene and safety – Good;
• Structural compliance – Good;
• Confidence in management – Good.

Hygiene rating score of five awarded on: October 6, 2021; June 26, 2017; April 21, 2015.

Greggs of Treforest

Address: Greggs The Bakers, 32 Windsor Road, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 1JH.

Last inspection: February 16, 2021.

• Food hygiene and safety – Good;
• Structural compliance – Very good;
• Confidence in management – Good.

Hygiene rating score of five awarded on: February 16, 2021; April 12, 2019; October 10, 2017; September 14, 2015; August 9, 2013; August 9, 2011.

The Bear's Head

Address: The Bears Head, 37-39 Windsor Road, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 1JD.

Last inspection: April 25, 2018.

• Food hygiene and safety – Very good;
• Structural compliance – Good;
• Confidence in management – Very good.

Hygiene rating score of five awarded on: April 25, 2018; November 30, 2016; April 20, 2015; March 20, 2013; August 24, 2011.

The Pier Cafe

Address: 5 Pier Buildings, Penarth Pier Esplanade, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 3AU.

Last inspection: July 21, 2022.

• Food hygiene and safety – Good;
• Structural compliance – Good;
• Confidence in management – Good.

Hygiene rating score of five awarded on: July 21, 2022; April 4, 2018; October 22, 2016.

The Windsor Restaurant & Tea Rooms

Address: Windsor Restaurant And Tea Room, 1 Windsor Arcade, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 1JA.

Last inspection: August 20, 2018.

• Food hygiene and safety – Good;
• Structural compliance – Good;
• Confidence in management – Very good.

Hygiene rating score of five awarded on: August 20, 2018; November 29, 2016; September 12, 2014; March 15, 2013.

Victoria Tea Room & Ice Cream Parlour

Address: Victoria Tea Room & Ice Cream Parlour, 3A Cornerswell Road, Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF64 2UW.

Last inspection: June 26, 2017.

• Food hygiene and safety – Very good;
• Structural compliance – Very good;
• Confidence in management – Very good.

Hygiene rating score of five awarded on: June 26, 2017; April 20, 2015; October 9, 2013.