Stella Italia food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Stella Italia holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the business requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Stella Italia was inspected on 25 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Cardiff score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Cardiff ratings →
Address: 136 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 3LZ
How this rating has changed
Stella Italia has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 25 July 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 July 2026 | 5 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cardiff
A 0 is rare: only 10 of 3,033 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 303. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,112 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 242 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ← Stella Italia |
A further 443 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Stella Italia the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Stella Italia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Black Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2026 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
Questions about Stella Italia
What is Stella Italia's food hygiene rating?
Stella Italia has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 25 July 2026.
Is Stella Italia safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The business may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Stella Italia last inspected?
Stella Italia was last inspected on 25 July 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 Stella Italia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stella Italia compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,033 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Stella Italia holds a 0. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Stella Italia 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cardiff, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Stella Italia is one of 79 rated food businesses in Gabalfa. See every hygiene rating in Gabalfa →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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