Cleverchefs - Contract Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Cleverchefs - Contract Catering 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 4 September 2025, 10 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: St Johns College William Nicholls Drive, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5YX
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Cleverchefs - Contract Catering 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% | ← Cleverchefs - Contract Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cleverchefs - Contract Catering 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 Cleverchefs - Contract Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Hounds Hotel Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| A1 Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Countisbury Fruit Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
| Ford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Cleverchefs - Contract Catering
What is Cleverchefs - Contract Catering's food hygiene rating?
Cleverchefs - Contract Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Cleverchefs - Contract Catering 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 Cleverchefs - Contract Catering last inspected?
Cleverchefs - Contract Catering was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 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 Cleverchefs - Contract Catering?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cleverchefs - Contract Catering compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Cleverchefs - Contract Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Cleverchefs - Contract Catering 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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