Market Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Market Deli holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: Stall 8 To 12 Even Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AU
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Market Deli 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% | ← Market Deli | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Market Deli 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 Market Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about Market Deli
What is Market Deli's food hygiene rating?
Market Deli has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Market Deli safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Market Deli last inspected?
Market Deli was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Market Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Market Deli compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Market Deli holds a 3. 258 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Market Deli 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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