Black Sheep Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Black Sheep Coffee 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 3 December 2024, 19 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: Market Chambers 5 - 7 St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AT
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Black Sheep Coffee among the 2,114 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Black Sheep Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Black Sheep Coffee 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 Black Sheep Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Black Sheep Coffee
What is Black Sheep Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Black Sheep Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Black Sheep Coffee 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 Black Sheep Coffee last inspected?
Black Sheep Coffee was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Black Sheep Coffee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Sheep Coffee compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Black Sheep Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Black Sheep Coffee 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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