Star of Wales food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Star of Wales 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 6 May 2025, 14 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: 438 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1JN
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Star of Wales 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% | ← Star of Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Star of Wales 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 Star of Wales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc Coffee LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Absorb Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bay Leaf Wales Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Star of Wales
What is Star of Wales's food hygiene rating?
Star of Wales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Star of Wales 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 Star of Wales last inspected?
Star of Wales was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Star of Wales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Star of Wales compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Star of Wales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Star of Wales 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Star of Wales is one of 131 rated food businesses in Canton. See every hygiene rating in Canton →
Cardiff inspects and rates 3,435 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cardiff →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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