Cafe 37 food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Cafe 37 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: 37 Salisbury Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4AA
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Cafe 37 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% | ← Cafe 37 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe 37 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 Cafe 37, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Cafe 37
What is Cafe 37's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 37 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Cafe 37 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 Cafe 37 last inspected?
Cafe 37 was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 Cafe 37?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe 37 compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 37 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Cafe 37 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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