Maelfa Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Maelfa Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2024, more than 2 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: Ground Floor Commercial Unit 5 Lewis Court Maelfa, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9PL
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Maelfa Fish Bar 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% | ← Maelfa Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Maelfa Fish Bar 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 Maelfa Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bodega Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Auntie April Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Bryn Celyn Primary School Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
Questions about Maelfa Fish Bar
What is Maelfa Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Maelfa Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 11 May 2024.
Is Maelfa Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maelfa Fish Bar last inspected?
Maelfa Fish Bar was last inspected on 11 May 2024, more than 2 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 Maelfa Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Maelfa Fish Bar compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Maelfa Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Maelfa Fish Bar 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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