Richmond Express food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Richmond Express holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: 166A Richmond Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3BX
How it compares in Cardiff
A 1 is rare: only 49 of 3,034 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ← Richmond Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Richmond Express the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Richmond Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Richmond Express
What is Richmond Express's food hygiene rating?
Richmond Express has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Richmond Express safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Richmond Express last inspected?
Richmond Express was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Richmond Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richmond Express compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Richmond Express holds a 1. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Richmond Express 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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The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Richmond Express and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cardiff, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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