Lady Mary Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Lady Mary Stores Ltd 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 26 April 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: 18 Maryport Road, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 5JX
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Lady Mary Stores Ltd 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% | ← Lady Mary Stores Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lady Mary Stores Ltd 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 Lady Mary Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Auntie April Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Lady Mary Stores Ltd
What is Lady Mary Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lady Mary Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 26 April 2024.
Is Lady Mary Stores Ltd 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 Lady Mary Stores Ltd last inspected?
Lady Mary Stores Ltd was last inspected on 26 April 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 Lady Mary Stores Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lady Mary Stores Ltd compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Lady Mary Stores Ltd holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Lady Mary Stores Ltd 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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