The Highwayman Inn
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 16 February 2026.
Quick facts
- The Highwayman Inn scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 16 February 2026.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Vale of Glamorgan.
- Inspected by Vale of Glamorgan Environmental Health.
Local authority: Vale of Glamorgan · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a sit-down food business. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is mandatory in Wales, so the window sticker should match this page.
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What people ask about The Highwayman Inn.
What is The Highwayman Inn's FSA hygiene rating?
The Highwayman Inn scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 16 February 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Highwayman Inn last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Highwayman Inn was on 16 February 2026, 3 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Highwayman Inn required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Highwayman Inn?
The Highwayman Inn's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Highwayman Inn compare to other venues in Vale of Glamorgan?
The Highwayman Inn's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Vale of Glamorgan on the dedicated Vale of Glamorgan aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 16 February 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.