Little Pikkle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Little Pikkle 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: Capital Tower Greyfriars Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3AG
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Little Pikkle 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% | ← Little Pikkle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Pikkle 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 Little Pikkle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americandy Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Little Pikkle
What is Little Pikkle's food hygiene rating?
Little Pikkle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Little Pikkle 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 Little Pikkle last inspected?
Little Pikkle was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Little Pikkle?
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 Little Pikkle compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Little Pikkle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Little Pikkle 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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