Spice of Life food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Spice of Life 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 27 January 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: 3 Inverness Place, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 4RU
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Spice of Life 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% | ← Spice of Life | |
| 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 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 Spice of Life 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 Spice of Life, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Spice of Life
What is Spice of Life's food hygiene rating?
Spice of Life has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 27 January 2024.
Is Spice of Life 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 Spice of Life last inspected?
Spice of Life was last inspected on 27 January 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 Spice of Life?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Spice of Life compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Spice of Life holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Spice of Life 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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