St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen food hygiene rating
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St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 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: The Beacon Centre Harrison Drive, Trowbridge, Cardiff, CF3 0PJ
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen 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 St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start St John Lloyd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2021 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Booze 24/7. Groceries 24/7 Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Eastern Community Campus School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Eastern High Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Emc Ltd. Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Fox and Hounds Hotel Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen
What is St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 5 August 2025.
Is St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen last inspected?
St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen?
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 St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects St Mellon's Pantry & Kitchen 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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