mec food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
mec holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 April 2025, 15 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: 130 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4NR
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so mec sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← mec | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 mec 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 mec, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about mec
What is mec's food hygiene rating?
mec has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 2 April 2025.
Is mec safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was mec last inspected?
mec was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 mec?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does mec compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while mec holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects mec 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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