Havana Shisha Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Havana Shisha Lounge 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 21 January 2025, 17 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: 152 City Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3DR
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Havana Shisha Lounge 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% | ← Havana Shisha Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Havana Shisha Lounge 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 Havana Shisha Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Ajs caffee house Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Havana Shisha Lounge
What is Havana Shisha Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Havana Shisha Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Havana Shisha Lounge 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 Havana Shisha Lounge last inspected?
Havana Shisha Lounge was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Havana Shisha Lounge?
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 Havana Shisha Lounge compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Havana Shisha Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Havana Shisha Lounge 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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