Hudo Lounge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Hudo Lounge 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
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 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: 160 - 162 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside, Cardiff, CF11 9ND
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Hudo Lounge 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% | ← Hudo Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hudo Lounge 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 Hudo Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Arif Halal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Hudo Lounge
What is Hudo Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Hudo Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Hudo Lounge 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 Hudo Lounge last inspected?
Hudo Lounge was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Hudo Lounge?
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 Hudo Lounge compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Hudo Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Hudo Lounge 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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