Golden Lotus food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Golden Lotus holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Golden Lotus was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Cardiff score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Cardiff ratings →
Address: 100 Station Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff, CF14 2FH
How this rating has changed
Golden Lotus has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cardiff
A 2 is rare: only 56 of 3,033 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 54. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,112 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 242 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ← Golden Lotus | |
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 443 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Golden Lotus the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Lotus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggie's Fusion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Autism and adhd Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Acorns Whitchurch Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bakery treat boxes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| A-Head of the Game Nutrition Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Golden Lotus
What is Golden Lotus's food hygiene rating?
Golden Lotus has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Golden Lotus safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Golden Lotus last inspected?
Golden Lotus was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Lotus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Lotus compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,033 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Lotus holds a 2. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Golden Lotus and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cardiff, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Golden Lotus is one of 49 rated food businesses in Llandaff North. See every hygiene rating in Llandaff North →
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