Alex Gooch Shops Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Alex Gooch Shops Ltd 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 11 August 2025, 11 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 - 47 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 3JP
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Alex Gooch Shops Ltd 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% | ← Alex Gooch Shops Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alex Gooch Shops Ltd 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 Alex Gooch Shops Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 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 |
| Allied Pharmacy Birchgrove Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Alex Gooch Shops Ltd
What is Alex Gooch Shops Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Alex Gooch Shops Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Alex Gooch Shops Ltd 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 Alex Gooch Shops Ltd last inspected?
Alex Gooch Shops Ltd was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Alex Gooch Shops Ltd?
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 Alex Gooch Shops Ltd compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Alex Gooch Shops Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Alex Gooch Shops Ltd 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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