Dandelion Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Dandelion Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 19 Sbectrwm Community Centre Bwlch Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3EF
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Dandelion Day Nursery among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Dandelion Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Dandelion Day Nursery 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 Dandelion Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brutons The Bakers Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bu Kebab Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Button's & Bow's Day Nursery LTD Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Absorb Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Caerau Ely RFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2024 |
| Beechley Superstores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2020 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Dandelion Day Nursery
What is Dandelion Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Dandelion Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 31 January 2024.
Is Dandelion Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dandelion Day Nursery last inspected?
Dandelion Day Nursery was last inspected on 31 January 2024, more than 2 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 Dandelion Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dandelion Day Nursery compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Dandelion Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Dandelion Day Nursery 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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