First Cafes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
First Cafes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: Unit C11 East Point Spring Meadow Business Park Spring Meadow Road, Trowbridge, Cardiff, CF3 2ES
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts First Cafes 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% | ← First Cafes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 First Cafes 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 First Cafes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bright Start Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cardiff Dough and Co Manufacturers/packers | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| Arcm UK Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Buttercups Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| CATS Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Aldi Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Casa Martinez Wine Cellar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Brightside Manor Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about First Cafes
What is First Cafes's food hygiene rating?
First Cafes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 30 September 2025.
Is First Cafes 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Cafes last inspected?
First Cafes was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 First Cafes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 First Cafes compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and First Cafes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects First Cafes 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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