Black Salt food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Black Salt holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2026, 2 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Cardiff score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cardiff ratings →
Address: 188 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 3NB
How this rating has changed
Black Salt has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 27 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Black Salt among the 2,112 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 | 2,112 | 70% | ← Black Salt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 242 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 443 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 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 Black Salt 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 Black Salt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Black Salt
What is Black Salt's food hygiene rating?
Black Salt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 27 June 2026.
Is Black Salt 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Salt last inspected?
Black Salt was last inspected on 27 June 2026, 2 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 Black Salt?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Salt compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,033 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Black Salt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Black Salt 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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Black Salt is one of 79 rated food businesses in Gabalfa. See every hygiene rating in Gabalfa →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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