Upbeat Buffet food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Upbeat Buffet holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 10 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 215 The Hawthorns, Cardiff, CF23 7AT
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Upbeat Buffet sits behind roughly 2,117 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Upbeat Buffet | |
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 415 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 Upbeat Buffet 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 Upbeat Buffet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Big Bocs Bwyd Bryn Celyn Primary School Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bryn Celyn Primary Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2013 |
| Bryn Celyn Primary School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Bryn Celyn School Main Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Cakeycakey Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bodega Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Upbeat Buffet
What is Upbeat Buffet's food hygiene rating?
Upbeat Buffet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Upbeat Buffet 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Upbeat Buffet last inspected?
Upbeat Buffet was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Upbeat Buffet?
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 Upbeat Buffet compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Upbeat Buffet holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Upbeat Buffet 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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