The Codfather food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
The Codfather holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 June 2025, 13 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: 92 Cowbridge Road East, Riverside, Cardiff, CF11 9DX
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Codfather 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% | ← The Codfather | |
| 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 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 The Codfather 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 The Codfather, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Arif Halal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| 8 Till Late Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Codfather
What is The Codfather's food hygiene rating?
The Codfather has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 3 June 2025.
Is The Codfather 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Codfather last inspected?
The Codfather was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 The Codfather?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Codfather compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Codfather holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Codfather 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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