BLWM food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
BLWM holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: BLWM was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1 Fairoak House Fairoak Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4YA
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts BLWM 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% | ← BLWM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 BLWM 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 BLWM, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about BLWM
What is BLWM's food hygiene rating?
BLWM has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 11 June 2026.
Is BLWM 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BLWM last inspected?
BLWM was last inspected on 11 June 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 BLWM?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BLWM compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and BLWM is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects BLWM 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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