Mill Lane Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Mill Lane Express 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 19 June 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: 9 Mill Lane, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1FL
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Mill Lane Express among the 2,117 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 | 2,117 | 70% | ← Mill Lane Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 415 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 Mill Lane Express 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 Mill Lane Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Mill Lane Express
What is Mill Lane Express's food hygiene rating?
Mill Lane Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Mill Lane Express 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 Mill Lane Express last inspected?
Mill Lane Express was last inspected on 19 June 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 Mill Lane Express?
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 Mill Lane Express compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Mill Lane Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Mill Lane Express 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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