M&S Simply Food food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
M&S Simply Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Wrvs The Concourse University Hospital Of Wales Heath Park Way, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4XW
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts M&S Simply Food among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← M&S Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 M&S Simply Food 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 M&S Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Blake & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Birchgrove Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Birchgrove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about M&S Simply Food
What is M&S Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
M&S Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 24 September 2024.
Is M&S Simply Food 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M&S Simply Food last inspected?
M&S Simply Food was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 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 M&S Simply Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M&S Simply Food compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and M&S Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects M&S Simply Food 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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