Uni stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Uni stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 May 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: 15 Salisbury Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4AA
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Uni stores sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Uni stores | |
| 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 416 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- 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 Uni stores 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 Uni stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ajs caffee house Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| A Pin Of Salt Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Uni stores
What is Uni stores's food hygiene rating?
Uni stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Uni stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Uni stores last inspected?
Uni stores was last inspected on 21 May 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 Uni stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Uni stores compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Uni stores holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Uni stores 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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Understanding this rating
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Uni stores is one of 629 rated food businesses in Cathays. See every hygiene rating in Cathays →
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