Donalds Pies food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Donalds Pies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Donalds Pies was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Brickworks Trade Street, Butetown, Cardiff, CF10 5EG
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Donalds Pies 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% | ← Donalds Pies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Donalds Pies 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 Donalds Pies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bada Booze LTD Other catering premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bae Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2016 |
| Baxterstorey Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Eversheds Other catering premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Donalds Pies
What is Donalds Pies's food hygiene rating?
Donalds Pies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Donalds Pies 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donalds Pies last inspected?
Donalds Pies was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Donalds Pies?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donalds Pies compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Donalds Pies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Donalds Pies 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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