Chocomelt Station food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Chocomelt Station 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 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kiosk 5 Royal Arcade, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AE
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Chocomelt Station 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% | ← Chocomelt Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chocomelt Station 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 Chocomelt Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Chocomelt Station
What is Chocomelt Station's food hygiene rating?
Chocomelt Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Chocomelt Station 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 Chocomelt Station last inspected?
Chocomelt Station was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 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 Chocomelt Station?
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 Chocomelt Station compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Chocomelt Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Chocomelt Station 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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