A K General Store Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
A K General Store Off Licence 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 24 August 2020, more than 5 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: 1 Hunter Street, Butetown, Cardiff, CF10 5GX
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so A K General Store Off Licence 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% | ← A K General Store Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 A K General Store Off Licence 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 A K General Store Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Bears Day Nursery Caring Premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bellavista Cardiff Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2026 |
| Bia Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Ahmed Saleh Mohammed & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bae Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2016 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| Bada Booze LTD Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
Questions about A K General Store Off Licence
What is A K General Store Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
A K General Store Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 24 August 2020.
Is A K General Store Off Licence 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 A K General Store Off Licence last inspected?
A K General Store Off Licence was last inspected on 24 August 2020, more than 5 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 A K General Store Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A K General Store Off Licence compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while A K General Store Off Licence holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects A K General Store Off Licence 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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