Mambo Play Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Mambo Play Centre 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 5 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 5 Neptune Point Vanguard Way, Splott, Cardiff, CF24 5PG
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Mambo Play Centre among the 2,114 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Mambo Play Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Mambo Play Centre 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 Mambo Play Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Adamsdown Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| A A Farah Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Ahmed Saleh Mohammed & Sons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bia Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about Mambo Play Centre
What is Mambo Play Centre's food hygiene rating?
Mambo Play Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Mambo Play Centre 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 Mambo Play Centre last inspected?
Mambo Play Centre was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 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 Mambo Play Centre?
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 Mambo Play Centre compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Mambo Play Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Mambo Play Centre 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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