Namsan at Mocka Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Namsan at Mocka Lounge holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: 1 - 2 Mill Lane, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1FL
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Namsan at Mocka Lounge sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ← Namsan at Mocka Lounge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Namsan at Mocka 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 Namsan at Mocka Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| BaxterStorey - Eversheds Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Namsan at Mocka Lounge
What is Namsan at Mocka Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Namsan at Mocka Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Namsan at Mocka Lounge safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Namsan at Mocka Lounge last inspected?
Namsan at Mocka Lounge was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Namsan at Mocka Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Namsan at Mocka Lounge compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Namsan at Mocka Lounge holds a 3. 258 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Namsan at Mocka 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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