Heist Chocolate food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cardiff
Heist Chocolate holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 16 May 2025, 13 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: F29 Meanwhile House Cardiff Williams Way, Butetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DY
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Heist Chocolate sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ← Heist Chocolate | |
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Heist Chocolate 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 Heist Chocolate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bada Booze LTD Other catering premises | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bae Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2016 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Eversheds Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
Questions about Heist Chocolate
What is Heist Chocolate's food hygiene rating?
Heist Chocolate has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Heist Chocolate 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heist Chocolate last inspected?
Heist Chocolate was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 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 Heist Chocolate?
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 Heist Chocolate compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Heist Chocolate holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Heist Chocolate 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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