Bird & Blend Tea Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Bird & Blend Tea Co holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 - 3 Royal Arcade, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AD
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Bird & Blend Tea Co sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ← Bird & Blend Tea Co | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bird & Blend Tea Co 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 Bird & Blend Tea Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Bird & Blend Tea Co
What is Bird & Blend Tea Co's food hygiene rating?
Bird & Blend Tea Co has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Bird & Blend Tea Co safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bird & Blend Tea Co last inspected?
Bird & Blend Tea Co was last inspected on 3 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Bird & Blend Tea Co?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bird & Blend Tea Co compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Bird & Blend Tea Co holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Bird & Blend Tea Co 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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