Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 29 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 9 - 11 Duke Street Arcade, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AZ
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ← Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen 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 Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen
What is Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen last inspected?
Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen was last inspected on 29 November 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 Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Khione Sicilian Cafe & Delicatessen 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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