Chopshop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Chopshop holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Chopshop was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 38 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3RQ
How it compares in Cardiff
A 0 is rare: only 8 of 3,034 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 379. 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ← Chopshop |
A further 401 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major 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 Chopshop 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 Chopshop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about Chopshop
What is Chopshop's food hygiene rating?
Chopshop has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Chopshop safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Chopshop last inspected?
Chopshop was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Chopshop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 Chopshop compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Chopshop holds a 0. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Chopshop 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 0 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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