Mr Simms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Mr Simms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Mr Simms was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7 Cathedral Walk, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 2DS
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Mr Simms among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← Mr Simms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 Mr Simms 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 Mr Simms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americandy Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Mr Simms
What is Mr Simms's food hygiene rating?
Mr Simms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Mr Simms 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Simms last inspected?
Mr Simms was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Mr Simms?
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 Mr Simms compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Simms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Mr Simms 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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