The Munch by Taste of Karachi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
The Munch by Taste of Karachi holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 October 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: Ground Floor 118 Clare Road, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 6RU
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Munch by Taste of Karachi sits behind roughly 2,675 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ← The Munch by Taste of Karachi | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Munch by Taste of Karachi 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 The Munch by Taste of Karachi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bada Booze LTD Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Arif Halal Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Baileys DIY Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| 8 Till Late Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bae Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2016 |
Questions about The Munch by Taste of Karachi
What is The Munch by Taste of Karachi's food hygiene rating?
The Munch by Taste of Karachi has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Munch by Taste of Karachi safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Munch by Taste of Karachi last inspected?
The Munch by Taste of Karachi was last inspected on 9 October 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 The Munch by Taste of Karachi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Munch by Taste of Karachi compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Munch by Taste of Karachi holds a 3. 255 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Munch by Taste of Karachi 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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