Discover Welsh restaurants and businesses with zero food hygiene ratings. Urgent improvements are needed for these establishments.
The Food Standards Agency gives these ratings. Zero stars mean “urgent improvement” is needed. Inspectors check how places handle food, looking at storage and preparation. Cleanliness and safety management also matter.
If a place is unsafe, inspectors can shut it down. The business must then fix problems quickly.
Star Restaurant in Swansea got zero stars after an inspection on October 25, 2024. They need to improve handling, cleanliness, and safety. An employee said their roof leaks above the kitchen.
They are getting a re-rating soon and expect to get back to three stars.
Sylhet Restaurant in Llanidloes also got zero stars. The inspection was on December 2, 2024. They need better handling and safety, and cleanliness could be improved.
The owner said they fixed most issues and that they had clutter in the cellar which may have attracted pests.
Tukka Tuk in Cardiff received zero stars too. This happened on December 4, 2024. Handling needs improvement, and food safety management was poor.
The facilities were generally satisfactory. The director said the low rating was due to vacuum pack machines, and they sent documents for approval.
Ochirly Chinese in Porthmadog got a zero after an inspection on November 13, 2024. Handling needs improvement. Cleanliness and safety were very poor.
The owner admitted they had “mice activity.” A short circuit also cut off the kitchen lights. They’ve taken extra care since then.
The Crown in Llandegla got zero stars on September 26, 2024. Handling needs urgent work, and cleanliness needs improvement. Food safety management was poor.
They found mold and rancid food, and raw and ready-to-eat foods were mixed. The business says they improved things a lot.
The Fox & Hounds in Risca got zero stars too. It was inspected November 18, 2024. Handling was okay, but cleanliness needs some improvement. The pub’s safety management needs urgent work.
They had a refurbishment issue that affected their store room. They sell only pre-packaged items.
Ha Long Bay Mini Mart got zero stars again. The Newport shop was checked June 27, 2024. Handling and cleanliness were satisfactory, but safety management needs urgent work.
The owner said he doesn’t care about the rating.
Hare & Hounds Bakery got a zero on November 20, 2024. They need work on handling, and Cleanliness also requires improvement. Safety management needs urgent work.
They had structural problems in their bakery, but they have fixed it all now.
Cowgirl Burgers in Ebbw Vale got zero stars too. The inspection was October 21, 2024. Handling and safety needs major changes, and cleanliness needs improvement.
The owner said they had a boiler issue, so hot water wasn’t available then.
Fish, Chips and Burgers got zero stars again. The Barry Island place was checked August 29, 2024. Handling needs big changes, and its cleanliness is really bad, with very poor safety management too.
The owner said they were getting a new van.
TH Roberts Coffee Shop in Dolgellau scored zero on August 20, 2024. Handling needs major work, and cleanliness also needs improvement. Food safety management was poor.
They said their menu is too big for their space.
Manor Hotel in Crickhowell received zero stars on December 20, 2024. Handling needs big changes, and cleanliness also needs improving. Food safety management was very poor.
They fired a staff member and fixed maintenance issues.
Quick Shop in Cardiff got zero stars again. It was tested June 11, 2024. Handling requires improvement, but cleanliness was generally okay. Food safety management needs urgent attention.
The shop had to close for two days.
Penderi Hog Roast, a mobile caterer, also has a zero. This happened November 30, 2024. They need major work on handling, cleanliness, and safety.
The owner declined to comment, citing they had a family loss recently.
Classic African Food Store in Bridgend, Ollies in Tredegar, Bubble and Squeak in Pontypool, Taste Good also in Pontypool, Asia Market, Classic African Foods, Hot Dog House, Premier, Evans Fishbar, Market Munchies Cafe, Prepper Trade UK, Farmers Finest Pembrokeshire, The Cross Inn, Fallows, Greenmeadow Stores, 3S Convenience Store, Neath Food and Wine, Shampan, Chennai Dosa, and Family Choice Minimarket all received zero rating.
Each place has its own specific issues that need to be addressed.