Cardiff Seed Bank food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Cardiff Seed Bank 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 18 May 2022, more than 4 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: Wholesale Fruit Centre Bessemer Road, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8BB
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Cardiff Seed Bank among the 2,115 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 | 2,115 | 70% | ← Cardiff Seed Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 257 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Cardiff Seed Bank 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 Cardiff Seed Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys DIY Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about Cardiff Seed Bank
What is Cardiff Seed Bank's food hygiene rating?
Cardiff Seed Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 18 May 2022.
Is Cardiff Seed Bank 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 Cardiff Seed Bank last inspected?
Cardiff Seed Bank was last inspected on 18 May 2022, more than 4 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 Cardiff Seed Bank?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardiff Seed Bank compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Cardiff Seed Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Cardiff Seed Bank 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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