Buds food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Buds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: The Orchard 7 Park Road, Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8DF
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Buds among the 2,115 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 | 2,115 | 70% | ← Buds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 257 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 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 Buds 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 Buds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriella Cugno Patissier & Chocolatier Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Forest Farm Wardens Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Farmers Pantry Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Coryton Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Buds
What is Buds's food hygiene rating?
Buds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Buds 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buds last inspected?
Buds was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Buds?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buds compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Buds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Buds 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Buds is one of 18 rated food businesses in Radyr. See every hygiene rating in Radyr →
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