Cardiff City Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Cardiff City Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 July 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: 37 Caroline Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1FF
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Cardiff City Store 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% | ← Cardiff City Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cardiff City Store 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 Cardiff City Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Cardiff City Store
What is Cardiff City Store's food hygiene rating?
Cardiff City Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Cardiff City Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cardiff City Store last inspected?
Cardiff City Store was last inspected on 21 July 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 Cardiff City Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardiff City Store compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Cardiff City Store holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Cardiff City Store 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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