Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 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: Cathays Youth & Community Centre 32 - 34 Cathays Terrace, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4HX
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Community Fridge among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 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 Community Fridge 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 Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Community Fridge
What is Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 14 June 2018.
Is Community Fridge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Community Fridge last inspected?
Community Fridge was last inspected on 14 June 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 Community Fridge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Community Fridge compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Community Fridge 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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