Riverside Minimarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Riverside Minimarket 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 15 October 2023, 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: 2 - 4 Riverside Terrace, Caerau, Cardiff, CF5 5AR
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Riverside Minimarket 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% | ← Riverside Minimarket | |
| 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 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 Riverside Minimarket 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 Riverside Minimarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Bloc Coffee LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Acorns Llandaff Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bay Leaf Wales Limited Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Riverside Minimarket
What is Riverside Minimarket's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Minimarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 15 October 2023.
Is Riverside Minimarket 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 Riverside Minimarket last inspected?
Riverside Minimarket was last inspected on 15 October 2023, 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 Riverside Minimarket?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Minimarket compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Riverside Minimarket holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Riverside Minimarket 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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