Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cardiff West Services, Creigiau, Cardiff, CF72 8SA
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop sits behind roughly 2,675 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ← Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cardiff West Service Station Subway and 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 Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Hafod Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Craig y Parc School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Daffodil House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Henstaff Court Business Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2016 |
Questions about Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop
What is Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop's food hygiene rating?
Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop last inspected?
Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months 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 Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Cardiff West Service Station Subway and Shop holds a 3. 255 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Cardiff West Service Station Subway and 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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