Mighty Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Mighty Cod holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 1 July 2026, 2 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.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Cardiff score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Cardiff ratings →
Address: 37 Clifton Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 1LR
How this rating has changed
Mighty Cod has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 1 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cardiff
A 1 is rare: only 53 of 3,033 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 57. 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 | 2,112 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 242 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 2% | ← Mighty Cod | |
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 443 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 Major 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 Mighty Cod 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 Mighty Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A A Farah Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Adamsdown Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Blue Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Baby Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Mighty Cod
What is Mighty Cod's food hygiene rating?
Mighty Cod has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Mighty Cod safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Mighty Cod last inspected?
Mighty Cod was last inspected on 1 July 2026, 2 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 Mighty Cod?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 Mighty Cod compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,033 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Mighty Cod holds a 1. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Mighty Cod 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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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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Mighty Cod is one of 111 rated food businesses in Adamsdown. See every hygiene rating in Adamsdown →
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