4 Seasons Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cardiff
4 Seasons Food Store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the supermarket and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 23 February 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 63 - 65 City Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3BL
How it compares in Cardiff
A 1 is rare: only 48 of 3,031 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ← 4 Seasons Food Store | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 4 Seasons Food Store the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to 4 Seasons Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajs caffee house Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| A Pin Of Salt Other catering premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Baby Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about 4 Seasons Food Store
What is 4 Seasons Food Store's food hygiene rating?
4 Seasons Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 23 February 2026.
Is 4 Seasons Food Store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was 4 Seasons Food Store last inspected?
4 Seasons Food Store was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 4 Seasons Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 4 Seasons Food Store compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while 4 Seasons Food Store holds a 1. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects 4 Seasons Food Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cardiff, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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