The Atrium @ University of South Wales food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cardiff
The Atrium @ University of South Wales holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: Atrium Adam Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 2FN
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Atrium @ University of South Wales among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← The Atrium @ University of South Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 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 The Atrium @ University of South 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 The Atrium @ University of South Wales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| BaxterStorey - Eversheds Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
Questions about The Atrium @ University of South Wales
What is The Atrium @ University of South Wales's food hygiene rating?
The Atrium @ University of South Wales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Atrium @ University of South 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Atrium @ University of South Wales last inspected?
The Atrium @ University of South Wales was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 The Atrium @ University of South Wales?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Atrium @ University of South Wales compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Atrium @ University of South Wales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Atrium @ University of South 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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The Atrium @ University of South Wales is one of 109 rated food businesses in Adamsdown. See every hygiene rating in Adamsdown →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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