T4 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
T4 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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
This is a fresh result: T4 was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blackfords Llp 8 St Andrew's Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BE
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so T4 sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ← T4 | |
| 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 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 T4 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 T4, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about T4
What is T4's food hygiene rating?
T4 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 18 May 2026.
Is T4 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 T4 last inspected?
T4 was last inspected on 18 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 T4?
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 T4 compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while T4 holds a 3. 258 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects T4 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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