Vivo Amigo food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Vivo Amigo holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: 138A Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 3LZ
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Vivo Amigo 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% | ← Vivo Amigo | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Vivo Amigo 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 Vivo Amigo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Vivo Amigo
What is Vivo Amigo's food hygiene rating?
Vivo Amigo has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Vivo Amigo 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vivo Amigo last inspected?
Vivo Amigo was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Vivo Amigo?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vivo Amigo compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Vivo Amigo holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Vivo Amigo 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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