Al Ponte food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Al Ponte 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: 13 Pontcanna Street, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9HQ
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Ponte sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Al Ponte | |
| 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 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 Al Ponte 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 Al Ponte, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Al Ponte
What is Al Ponte's food hygiene rating?
Al Ponte has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Al Ponte 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 Al Ponte last inspected?
Al Ponte was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Al Ponte?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Ponte compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Al Ponte holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Al Ponte 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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