Cardinal Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wiltshire
Cardinal Coffee Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 15 June 2023, more than 3 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: St Peters Church High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Cardinal Coffee Shop sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Cardinal Coffee Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Cardinal Coffee Shop 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 Cardinal Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Bobina Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Bunce's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| The Food Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bunces Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Norwood Hall School/college/university | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
Questions about Cardinal Coffee Shop
What is Cardinal Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Cardinal Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Cardinal Coffee Shop 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cardinal Coffee Shop last inspected?
Cardinal Coffee Shop was last inspected on 15 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cardinal Coffee Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardinal Coffee Shop compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cardinal Coffee Shop holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Cardinal Coffee Shop 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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