MC Sims Ltd food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · Cardiff
MC Sims Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the importer 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 10 February 2023, more than 3 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: 106 Glyn Rhosyn, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 7DT
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so MC Sims Ltd sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ← MC Sims Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 MC Sims Ltd 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 MC Sims Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Mobile caterer | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Cardiff Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Bryn Celyn Primary School Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bryn Celyn Primary Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2013 |
| Bryn Celyn Primary School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Bryn Celyn School Main Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
Questions about MC Sims Ltd
What is MC Sims Ltd's food hygiene rating?
MC Sims Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 10 February 2023.
Is MC Sims Ltd 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 importer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MC Sims Ltd last inspected?
MC Sims Ltd was last inspected on 10 February 2023, more than 3 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 MC Sims Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MC Sims Ltd compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while MC Sims Ltd holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects MC Sims Ltd 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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