Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Cardiff
Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: 8 Lyon Close, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8TZ
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd 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% | ← Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd | |
| 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 Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd 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 Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Baileys DIY Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd
What is Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd last inspected?
Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd?
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 Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Samsons Cash & Carry Ltd 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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