Clare Road European food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Clare Road European holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 25 October 2022, 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: 12 Clare Road, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 6RS
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Clare Road European 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% | ← Clare Road European | |
| 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 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 Clare Road European 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 Clare Road European, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arif Halal Food Store Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| 8 Till Late Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bada Booze LTD Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Clare Road European
What is Clare Road European's food hygiene rating?
Clare Road European has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 25 October 2022.
Is Clare Road European 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clare Road European last inspected?
Clare Road European was last inspected on 25 October 2022, 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 Clare Road European?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clare Road European compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Clare Road European holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Clare Road European 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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