The Olive Plaice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
The Olive Plaice 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 826 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4LH
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Olive Plaice 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% | ← The Olive Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Olive Plaice 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 The Olive Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Brightside Manor Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Buttercups Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| A Bright Start Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Arcm UK Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Beans To Coffee @ The Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Aldi Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
Questions about The Olive Plaice
What is The Olive Plaice's food hygiene rating?
The Olive Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Olive Plaice 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 The Olive Plaice last inspected?
The Olive Plaice was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 The Olive Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Olive Plaice compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Olive Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Olive Plaice 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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