Richkins Ltd food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cardiff
Richkins Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 111 Bwlch Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3BY
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Richkins Ltd among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← Richkins Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Richkins 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 Richkins Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brutons The Bakers Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Absorb Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Beechley Superstores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Acorns Llandaff Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Richkins Ltd
What is Richkins Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Richkins Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 28 January 2024.
Is Richkins 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richkins Ltd last inspected?
Richkins Ltd was last inspected on 28 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Richkins Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Richkins Ltd compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Richkins Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Richkins 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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