David Lloyd Leisure Plc food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
David Lloyd Leisure Plc holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 25 February 2025, 16 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: David Lloyd Leisure Club Ipswich Road, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AQ
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so David Lloyd Leisure Plc 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% | ← David Lloyd Leisure Plc | |
| 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 David Lloyd Leisure Plc 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 David Lloyd Leisure Plc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean's To Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| All Saints Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2015 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about David Lloyd Leisure Plc
What is David Lloyd Leisure Plc's food hygiene rating?
David Lloyd Leisure Plc has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 25 February 2025.
Is David Lloyd Leisure Plc 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was David Lloyd Leisure Plc last inspected?
David Lloyd Leisure Plc was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 David Lloyd Leisure Plc?
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 David Lloyd Leisure Plc compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while David Lloyd Leisure Plc holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects David Lloyd Leisure Plc 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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