Mason’s Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Mason’s Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 17 March 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 176 Clive Street, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 7JG
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Mason’s Convenience Store sits behind roughly 2,675 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ← Mason’s Convenience Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mason’s Convenience Store 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 Mason’s Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Baileys DIY Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Bellavista Cardiff Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2026 |
Questions about Mason’s Convenience Store
What is Mason’s Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Mason’s Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Mason’s Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mason’s Convenience Store last inspected?
Mason’s Convenience Store was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 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 Mason’s Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mason’s Convenience Store compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Mason’s Convenience Store holds a 3. 255 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Mason’s Convenience Store 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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