YMCA Ambassador Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cardiff
YMCA Ambassador Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 June 2023, more than 3 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: 2 - 4 Oakfield Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3RD
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts YMCA Ambassador Hotel 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% | ← YMCA Ambassador Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 YMCA Ambassador Hotel 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 YMCA Ambassador Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Baby Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| A A Farah Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Ajs caffee house Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| A Pin Of Salt Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about YMCA Ambassador Hotel
What is YMCA Ambassador Hotel's food hygiene rating?
YMCA Ambassador Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 28 June 2023.
Is YMCA Ambassador Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was YMCA Ambassador Hotel last inspected?
YMCA Ambassador Hotel was last inspected on 28 June 2023, more than 3 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 YMCA Ambassador Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 YMCA Ambassador Hotel compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and YMCA Ambassador Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects YMCA Ambassador Hotel 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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