Sen BBQ food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Sen BBQ 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: 146 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside, Cardiff, CF11 9ND
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Sen BBQ 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% | ← Sen BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sen BBQ 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 Sen BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Arif Halal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Sen BBQ
What is Sen BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Sen BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Sen BBQ 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 Sen BBQ last inspected?
Sen BBQ was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Sen BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sen BBQ compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Sen BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Sen BBQ 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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