Indian Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Indian Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: 45 Caroline Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1FF
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Indian Express 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% | ← Indian Express | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Indian Express 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 Indian Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Indian Express
What is Indian Express's food hygiene rating?
Indian Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Indian Express 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indian Express last inspected?
Indian Express was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Indian Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Indian Express compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Indian Express holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Indian Express 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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Understanding this rating
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