The Botanist food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
The Botanist 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: Unit 4 To 6 Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Botanist 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% | ← The Botanist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Botanist 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 The Botanist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss & Brew Academy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Bia Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Blueberry Bears Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bellavista Cardiff Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2026 |
| Brasco's Burger Joint Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Ahmed Saleh Mohammed & Sons Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bae Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2016 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
Questions about The Botanist
What is The Botanist's food hygiene rating?
The Botanist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Botanist 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 The Botanist last inspected?
The Botanist was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 The Botanist?
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 The Botanist compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Botanist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Botanist 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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