Whitchurch Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Whitchurch Convenience Store 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 25 June 2022, more than 4 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 Park Crescent, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7AQ
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitchurch Convenience Store 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% | ← Whitchurch Convenience Store | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Whitchurch Convenience Store 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 Whitchurch Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Head of the Game Nutrition Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Acorns Whitchurch Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Agri SGJ Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2016 |
| Asda Stores Limited (Petrol Forecourt) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bakery treat boxes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Brook Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Casa Green Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Whitchurch Convenience Store
What is Whitchurch Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Whitchurch Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 25 June 2022.
Is Whitchurch Convenience Store 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 Whitchurch Convenience Store last inspected?
Whitchurch Convenience Store was last inspected on 25 June 2022, more than 4 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 Whitchurch Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitchurch Convenience Store compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Whitchurch Convenience Store holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Whitchurch Convenience Store 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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