BBQ Xiang food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
BBQ Xiang holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: 33 Caroline Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1FF
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts BBQ Xiang 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% | ← BBQ Xiang | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 BBQ Xiang 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 BBQ Xiang, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about BBQ Xiang
What is BBQ Xiang's food hygiene rating?
BBQ Xiang has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 28 April 2026.
Is BBQ Xiang 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BBQ Xiang last inspected?
BBQ Xiang was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 BBQ Xiang?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BBQ Xiang compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and BBQ Xiang is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects BBQ Xiang 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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