Dusty Forge Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Dusty Forge Community Fridge 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 8 October 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: The Dusty Forge Centre 460 Cowbridge Road West, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5BZ
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Dusty Forge Community Fridge sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ← Dusty Forge Community Fridge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 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 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 Dusty Forge Community Fridge 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 Dusty Forge Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerau Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Caerau Lane Superstores Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2013 |
| Crown House Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chilli Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Cardiff West End Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Coopers Carvery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Dusty Forge Community Fridge
What is Dusty Forge Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Dusty Forge Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Dusty Forge Community Fridge 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 Dusty Forge Community Fridge last inspected?
Dusty Forge Community Fridge was last inspected on 8 October 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 Dusty Forge Community Fridge?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dusty Forge Community Fridge compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Dusty Forge Community Fridge holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Dusty Forge Community Fridge 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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