Malthouse Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Malthouse Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: Malthouse Farm St Mellons Road, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF14 0SH
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Malthouse Meats among the 2,114 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Malthouse Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 Malthouse Meats 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 Malthouse Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group, UK and Ireland Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cocoa And Marmalade Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Busy Bees at Cardiff Gate Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Casa Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| B Chambers Catering Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Malthouse Meats
What is Malthouse Meats's food hygiene rating?
Malthouse Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 4 July 2022.
Is Malthouse Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malthouse Meats last inspected?
Malthouse Meats was last inspected on 4 July 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 Malthouse Meats?
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 Malthouse Meats compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Malthouse Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Malthouse Meats 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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