Chat Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Chat Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Chat Cafe was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Pumping Station Antiques Centre Penarth Road, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8TT
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Chat Cafe among the 2,115 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 | 2,115 | 70% | ← Chat Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 257 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Chat Cafe 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 Chat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Baileys DIY Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
Questions about Chat Cafe
What is Chat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Chat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Chat Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chat Cafe last inspected?
Chat Cafe was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chat Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chat Cafe compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Chat Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Chat Cafe 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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