Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Cardiff
Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The distributor met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Wholesale Fruit Centre (cardiff) Ltd Bessemer Road, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8BE
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ← Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale 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 Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale, 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 | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Arif Halal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| 8 Till Late Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
Questions about Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale
What is Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale's food hygiene rating?
Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale safe to eat at?
A 3 means the distributor met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale last inspected?
Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale was last inspected on 21 May 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 Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale holds a 3. 258 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Dole UK Cardiff Wholesale 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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