Alpha Food Service Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Cardiff
Alpha Food Service Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 14 May 2026, 2 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 16 Wholesale Fruit Centre Bessemer Road, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8BB
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Alpha Food Service 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 | 560 | 18% | ← Alpha Food Service Ltd | |
| 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 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Alpha Food Service 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 Alpha Food Service Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys DIY Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about Alpha Food Service Ltd
What is Alpha Food Service Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Alpha Food Service Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Alpha Food Service 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alpha Food Service Ltd last inspected?
Alpha Food Service Ltd was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 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 Alpha Food Service Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alpha Food Service Ltd compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Alpha Food Service Ltd holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Alpha Food Service 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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