Penylan Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Penylan Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: 6 Lady Margaret Court Colchester Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AW
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Penylan Fish Bar among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Penylan Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Penylan Fish Bar 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 Penylan Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean's To Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2015 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Blossom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Baby Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Penylan Fish Bar
What is Penylan Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Penylan Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Penylan Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penylan Fish Bar last inspected?
Penylan Fish Bar was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Penylan Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penylan Fish Bar compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Penylan Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Penylan Fish Bar 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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