Franco street food food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Franco street food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 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: Stall 179 And 182 Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AU
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Franco street food 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% | ← Franco street food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Franco street food 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 Franco street food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about Franco street food
What is Franco street food's food hygiene rating?
Franco street food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Franco street food 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Franco street food last inspected?
Franco street food was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 Franco street food?
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 Franco street food compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Franco street food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Franco street food 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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