Sammy chop suey house food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Sammy chop suey house 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: 50 Splott Road, Splott, Cardiff, CF24 2DA
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Sammy chop suey house among the 2,117 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 | 2,117 | 70% | ← Sammy chop suey house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 415 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 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 Sammy chop suey house 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 Sammy chop suey house, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A A Farah Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Adamsdown Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Sammy chop suey house
What is Sammy chop suey house's food hygiene rating?
Sammy chop suey house has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Sammy chop suey house 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 Sammy chop suey house last inspected?
Sammy chop suey house was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Sammy chop suey house?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sammy chop suey house compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Sammy chop suey house is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Sammy chop suey house 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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