W A Harris Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
W A Harris Butchers 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
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 62 Plas Mawr Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3JX
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts W A Harris Butchers 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% | ← W A Harris Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 W A Harris Butchers 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 W A Harris Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechley Superstores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Brutons The Bakers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Radyr Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Absorb Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Acorns Llandaff Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about W A Harris Butchers
What is W A Harris Butchers's food hygiene rating?
W A Harris Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 8 January 2025.
Is W A Harris Butchers 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 W A Harris Butchers last inspected?
W A Harris Butchers was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 W A Harris Butchers?
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 W A Harris Butchers compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and W A Harris Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects W A Harris Butchers 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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