Riverside Sourdough food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cardiff
Riverside Sourdough holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cathays Community Centre 36 - 38 Cathays Terrace, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4HX
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Riverside Sourdough sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ← Riverside Sourdough | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Riverside Sourdough 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 Riverside Sourdough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Riverside Sourdough
What is Riverside Sourdough's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Sourdough has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Riverside Sourdough safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Riverside Sourdough last inspected?
Riverside Sourdough was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Riverside Sourdough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Sourdough compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Riverside Sourdough holds a 3. 258 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Riverside Sourdough 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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