Dees food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Dees 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 6 May 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: 33 Alexandra Road, Cardiff, CF5 1NT
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Dees 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% | ← Dees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dees 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 Dees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Dees
What is Dees's food hygiene rating?
Dees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Dees 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 Dees last inspected?
Dees was last inspected on 6 May 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 Dees?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dees compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Dees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Dees 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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