Ardour Academy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Ardour Academy 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 30 November 2018, more than 7 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: Unit 14 To 15 The Globe Centre Wellfield Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3PE
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Ardour Academy sits behind roughly 2,117 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Ardour Academy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 415 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 Ardour Academy 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 Ardour Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Ardour Academy
What is Ardour Academy's food hygiene rating?
Ardour Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 30 November 2018.
Is Ardour Academy 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 Ardour Academy last inspected?
Ardour Academy was last inspected on 30 November 2018, more than 7 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 Ardour Academy?
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 Ardour Academy compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Ardour Academy holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Ardour Academy 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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