Select and Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Select and Save holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: 53 Pen-y-wain Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 4GF
How it compares in Cardiff
A 1 is rare: only 49 of 3,034 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ← Select and Save | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Select and Save the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Select and Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Select and Save
What is Select and Save's food hygiene rating?
Select and Save has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Select and Save safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Select and Save last inspected?
Select and Save was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Select and Save?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Select and Save compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Select and Save holds a 1. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Select and Save 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cardiff, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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