One Below food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
One Below 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 8 May 2019, 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: 6 - 12 St Davids Way, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 2DP
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so One Below 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% | ← One Below | |
| 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 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 One Below 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 One Below, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americandy Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about One Below
What is One Below's food hygiene rating?
One Below has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 8 May 2019.
Is One Below 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 One Below last inspected?
One Below was last inspected on 8 May 2019, 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 One Below?
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 One Below compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while One Below holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects One Below 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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