Paramount express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Paramount express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 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: 7 Penlline Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2AA
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Paramount express 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% | ← Paramount express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Paramount express 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 Paramount express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Whitchurch Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bakery treat boxes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Brook Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| A-Head of the Game Nutrition Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aggie's Fusion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Autism and adhd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Paramount express
What is Paramount express's food hygiene rating?
Paramount express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Paramount express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paramount express last inspected?
Paramount express was last inspected on 12 February 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 Paramount express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paramount express compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Paramount express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Paramount express 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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