Panama Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Panama Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 30 October 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 15 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 3JN
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Panama Restaurant 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% | ← Panama Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Panama Restaurant 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 Panama Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Panama Restaurant
What is Panama Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Panama Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Panama Restaurant 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Panama Restaurant last inspected?
Panama Restaurant was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Panama Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Panama Restaurant compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Panama Restaurant holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Panama Restaurant 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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