The Clove`s food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
The Clove`s 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: 749 Newport Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 4AJ
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Clove`s 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% | ← The Clove`s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Clove`s 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 The Clove`s, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightside Manor Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| A Bright Start Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Arcm UK Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Beans To Coffee @ The Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| All Saints Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Clove`s
What is The Clove`s's food hygiene rating?
The Clove`s has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 26 September 2025.
Is The Clove`s 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 The Clove`s last inspected?
The Clove`s was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 The Clove`s?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Clove`s compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Clove`s is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Clove`s 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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