Karak Chaii food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Karak Chaii 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: 228 City Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3JH
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Karak Chaii 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% | ← Karak Chaii | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Karak Chaii 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 Karak Chaii, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Karak Chaii
What is Karak Chaii's food hygiene rating?
Karak Chaii has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Karak Chaii 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 Karak Chaii last inspected?
Karak Chaii was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 Karak Chaii?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Karak Chaii compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Karak Chaii is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Karak Chaii 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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