Well Pharmacy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Well Pharmacy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 22 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 - 2 Upper Clifton Street Clifton Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 1PU
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Well Pharmacy 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% | ← Well Pharmacy | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Well Pharmacy 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 Well Pharmacy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Baby Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| A A Farah Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Adamsdown Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ajs caffee house Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Well Pharmacy
What is Well Pharmacy's food hygiene rating?
Well Pharmacy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 22 January 2018.
Is Well Pharmacy 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Well Pharmacy last inspected?
Well Pharmacy was last inspected on 22 January 2018, more than 8 years 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 Well Pharmacy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Well Pharmacy compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Well Pharmacy holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Well Pharmacy 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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Well Pharmacy is one of 109 rated food businesses in Adamsdown. See every hygiene rating in Adamsdown →
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