St Francis Flying Start food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cardiff
St Francis Flying Start holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 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: St Francis Primary School Wilson Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4JL
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts St Francis Flying Start among the 2,117 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 70% | ← St Francis Flying Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 St Francis Flying Start 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 St Francis Flying Start, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown House Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cardiff West End Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| Chilli Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Caerau Lane Superstores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
| Caerau Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Coopers Carvery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about St Francis Flying Start
What is St Francis Flying Start's food hygiene rating?
St Francis Flying Start has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 22 September 2025.
Is St Francis Flying Start safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Francis Flying Start last inspected?
St Francis Flying Start was last inspected on 22 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 St Francis Flying Start?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Francis Flying Start compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and St Francis Flying Start is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects St Francis Flying Start 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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