Hard Lines food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cardiff
Hard Lines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: Unit 8 Fairfield Industrial Estate Main Road, Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CF15 8LA
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Hard Lines 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% | ← Hard Lines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Hard Lines 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 Hard Lines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Penguin Mobile caterer | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Amelia’s Coffee & Cakes Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Castell Coch Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Farmers Pantry Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2023 |
| Ffynnon Taf Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| A j catering Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Funstation After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Hard Lines
What is Hard Lines's food hygiene rating?
Hard Lines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Hard Lines 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hard Lines last inspected?
Hard Lines was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Hard Lines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hard Lines compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Hard Lines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Hard Lines 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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