Hot Pantry Limited food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Hot Pantry Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 229 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9PP
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Hot Pantry Limited sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Hot Pantry Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Hot Pantry Limited none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hot Pantry Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Hot Pantry Limited
What is Hot Pantry Limited's food hygiene rating?
Hot Pantry Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Hot Pantry Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hot Pantry Limited last inspected?
Hot Pantry Limited was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months 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 Hot Pantry Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hot Pantry Limited compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Hot Pantry Limited holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Hot Pantry Limited 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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