Hiraeth food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Hiraeth 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: 587 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1BE
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Hiraeth 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% | ← Hiraeth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hiraeth 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 Hiraeth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Absorb Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Bay Leaf Wales Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Acorns Llandaff Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about Hiraeth
What is Hiraeth's food hygiene rating?
Hiraeth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Hiraeth 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 Hiraeth last inspected?
Hiraeth was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Hiraeth?
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 Hiraeth compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Hiraeth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Hiraeth 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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Hiraeth is one of 133 rated food businesses in Canton. See every hygiene rating in Canton →
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