Ely Kebab House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Ely Kebab House holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Ely Kebab House was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Adjacent 353 Grand Avenue, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4RD
How it compares in Cardiff
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 3,032 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 67. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ← Ely Kebab House | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Ely Kebab House the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ely Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Ely Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Coopers Carvery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2024 |
| Crown House Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Caerau Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Caerau Lane Superstores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
| Cardiff West End Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
Questions about Ely Kebab House
What is Ely Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Ely Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Ely Kebab House safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ely Kebab House last inspected?
Ely Kebab House was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Ely Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Ely Kebab House compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Ely Kebab House holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Ely Kebab House 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cardiff, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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