Thirty-four Welsh establishments received a zero food hygiene rating, indicating urgent improvements needed.
The Food Standards Agency gives these ratings. Zero stars means things must get better fast. Inspectors check food handling, storage, and prep. Cleanliness and safety management also matter. If there’s a big risk, they can shut places down. They can also order needed fixes to be done quickly.
Star Restaurant in Swansea is a takeaway. It was inspected on October 25, 2024. They need major improvements everywhere. An employee said the roof leaks badly.
They plan a re-rating soon. They hope to get back to three stars. Sylhet Bangladeshi Restaurant is in Llanidloes, Powys. The inspection was December 2, 2024. They need big handling improvements. Facility cleanliness needs work. Management also needs urgent help.
The owner said he fixed most issues. He doesn’t think he needs pest control. Tukka Tuk is a Cardiff manufacturer. They pack food for a restaurant group. The inspection was December 4, 2024.
Handling needs some improvement. Facilities were generally fine. But food safety management needs urgent work. The director said it’s about vacuum pack approval. Ochirly Chinese is in Porthmadog. It’s also known as Ochirly Oriental.
The inspection was November 13, 2024. Handling needs improvement. Cleanliness needs major work. Management needs major fixes too. The owner admitted to mice. He blamed lights being out.
The Crown is a pub in Llandegla, Wrexham. They inspected it September 26, 2024. Food handling needs urgent help. Cleanliness needs improvement too. Management requires major changes. Inspectors found mold and rancid food. A bad chef was there then.
The Fox & Hounds is a pub in Risca. It was checked November 18, 2024. Food handling was okay. Cleanliness needs improvement. Safety management needs urgent improvement.
The pub said work tools caused issues. They only serve pre-packaged snacks. Ha Long Bay Mini Mart is in Newport. The inspection occurred June 27, 2024. Handling and cleanliness were generally fine. Safety management needs urgent help. The owner said he doesn’t care about the rating. He said this twice to people asking questions.
Hare & Hounds Bakery is in Aberthin. The inspection was November 20, 2024. Handling needs some improvement. Cleanliness also requires improvement. Safety management needs urgent work. They said structural issues caused the low score. They fixed them and want a re-rating.
Cowgirl Burgers is in Ebbw Vale. It is like Vaping Ape coffee shop. The inspection was October 21, 2024. Food handling needs major improvement. Cleanliness needs some improvement. Management also needs major work. They had a boiler issue that day.
Fish, Chips and Burgers is in Barry. It is a mobile caterer. The inspection was August 29, 2024. Hygiene problems were present. Cleanliness also needs urgent help. Safety management needs urgent help. This van got two zero scores.
TH Roberts Coffee Shop is in Dolgellau. The inspection was August 20, 2024. Food handling needs major work. Cleanliness needs some work too. Management requires major changes. They said their menu is too big.
Manor Hotel is in Crickhowell. They did the inspection December 20, 2024. Food handling needs major work. Cleanliness needs some work. Management needs major changes too. A staff member didn’t follow rules. They fired that person quickly.
Quick Shop is in Cardiff. It is a convenience shop with baking. The inspection was June 11, 2024. Handling needs improvement. Cleanliness was okay there. Safety management needs urgent work. The shop had two zero ratings quickly.
Penderi Hog Roast is a mobile caterer. The inspection was November 30, 2024. Food handling needs major changes. Cleanliness needs some work too. Management needs major fixes. The owner declined any comments. This followed a family loss.
Classic African Food Store is in Bridgend. The inspection was December 12, 2024. Food handling needs some improvement. Cleanliness needs major help. Safety management needs urgent attention. Ollies is a baguette shop in Tredegar. The inspection was March 5, 2024. Handling needs improvement.
Cleanliness needs major help. Management needs major work, too. Bubble and Squeak is a mobile caterer. The inspection was June 8, 2024. Food handling needs major help. Cleanliness needs major help too. Management needs urgent improvements.
Taste Good is a takeaway in Pontypool. They did the inspection October 28, 2024. Food handling needs major fixes. Cleanliness requires major work. Management needs urgent attention. Asia Market is a Swansea grocery shop. The inspection was November 22, 2023. Food handling needs major fixes.
Cleanliness needs some improvement. Management needs major attention. Classic African Foods is a Swansea retailer. The inspection was December 11, 2024. Food handling needs urgent fixes. Cleanliness needs major work. Management needs urgent changes.
Hot Dog House is a Swansea restaurant. The inspection was October 2, 2024. Handling needs some work. Cleanliness needs some help as well. Safety management requires urgent fixes. Premier is a shop in Tonypandy. The inspection was December 12, 2024. Food handling needs urgent help.
Cleanliness needs major work. Management needs urgent attention, too. Evans Fishbar is a Llanidloes takeaway. The inspection was September 5, 2024. Food handling needs major work. Cleanliness needs urgent help. Management needs urgent changes also.
Market Munchies Cafe is in Welshpool. The inspection was December 9, 2024. Handling needs some improvement. Cleanliness needs major fixes there. Management requires major fixes too. Prepper Trade UK is a Brecon manufacturer. The inspection took place June 13, 2024. Food handling needs urgent help.
Cleanliness needs major work. Management requires urgent change. Farmers Finest Pembrokeshire is a retailer. The inspection was July 12, 2024. Food handling needs major fixes. Cleanliness needs major work, too. Management needs major improvement.
The Cross Inn is a pub/restaurant. It’s near Kilgetty. The inspection was July 31, 2024. Food handling needs major work. Cleanliness needs major attention. Management requires major changes.
Fallows is a Newport retailer. The inspection was March 28, 2024. Handling needs some fixes. Cleanliness needs major work, too. Management needs major improvements. Greenmeadow Stores is a Newport retailer. The inspection happened June 12, 2024. Food handling needs major work.
Cleanliness needs major work, too. Management requires urgent fixes. 3S Convenience Store is a retailer. It’s in Glyncorrwg. The inspection was Sept 17, 2024. Handling needs major fixes. Cleanliness needs lots of work. Management needs major help, too.
Neath Food and Wine is a retailer. The inspection was August 30, 2024. Handling needs some help. Cleanliness needs major fixes. Management requires major attention. Shampan is a Cardigan restaurant. It is on a boat. The inspection was Nov 13, 2023. Handling needs some changes.
Cleanliness needs major fixing. Management requires major changes too. Chennai Dosa is a Cardiff restaurant. The inspection was Dec 30, 2024. Food handling needs major fixes. Cleanliness needs some work, too. Management needs urgent help there.
Family Choice Minimarket is a retailer. They are in Cardiff. The inspection was August 19, 2024. Food handling needs major help. Cleanliness needs some improvement here. Management needs urgent fixes.
