FoodCycle Cardiff Ely food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
FoodCycle Cardiff Ely 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 20 January 2025, 17 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: The Dusty Forge Centre 460 Cowbridge Road West, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5BZ
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts FoodCycle Cardiff Ely 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% | ← FoodCycle Cardiff Ely | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 FoodCycle Cardiff Ely 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 FoodCycle Cardiff Ely, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerau Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Caerau Lane Superstores Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
| Crown House Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chilli Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Cardiff West End Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Coopers Carvery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about FoodCycle Cardiff Ely
What is FoodCycle Cardiff Ely's food hygiene rating?
FoodCycle Cardiff Ely has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 20 January 2025.
Is FoodCycle Cardiff Ely 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 FoodCycle Cardiff Ely last inspected?
FoodCycle Cardiff Ely was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 FoodCycle Cardiff Ely?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does FoodCycle Cardiff Ely compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and FoodCycle Cardiff Ely is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects FoodCycle Cardiff Ely 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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