Sam Food and Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Sam Food and Grocery 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 12 August 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: 8 - 10 Neville Street, Riverside, Cardiff, CF11 6LR
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Sam Food and Grocery sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Sam Food and Grocery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sam Food and Grocery 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 Sam Food and Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Arif Halal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| 8 Till Late Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
Questions about Sam Food and Grocery
What is Sam Food and Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Sam Food and Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 12 August 2023.
Is Sam Food and Grocery 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 Sam Food and Grocery last inspected?
Sam Food and Grocery was last inspected on 12 August 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 Sam Food and Grocery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sam Food and Grocery compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Sam Food and Grocery holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Sam Food and Grocery 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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