Ceylon M8 food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Ceylon M8 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 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: 59 Penarth Road, Butetown, Cardiff
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Ceylon M8 sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Ceylon M8 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ceylon M8 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 Ceylon M8, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bada Booze LTD Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bae Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2016 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Eversheds Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Ceylon M8
What is Ceylon M8's food hygiene rating?
Ceylon M8 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Ceylon M8 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ceylon M8 last inspected?
Ceylon M8 was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Ceylon M8?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ceylon M8 compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Ceylon M8 holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Ceylon M8 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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