Tonthai Street Food Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Tonthai Street Food Cafe 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: 2B Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LF
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Tonthai Street Food Cafe among the 2,114 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Tonthai Street Food Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Tonthai Street Food Cafe 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 Tonthai Street Food Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castell Coch Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Farmers Pantry Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Agri SGJ Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2016 |
| Coryton Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Buds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Amelia’s Coffee & Cakes Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Tonthai Street Food Cafe
What is Tonthai Street Food Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Tonthai Street Food Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Tonthai Street Food Cafe 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 Tonthai Street Food Cafe last inspected?
Tonthai Street Food Cafe was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Tonthai Street Food Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tonthai Street Food Cafe compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Tonthai Street Food Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Tonthai Street Food Cafe 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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