ESS Support Services food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
ESS Support Services 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 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rfca For Wales Maindy Barracks Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff, CF14 3YE
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts ESS Support Services 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% | ← ESS Support Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 ESS Support Services 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 ESS Support Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about ESS Support Services
What is ESS Support Services's food hygiene rating?
ESS Support Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 19 August 2024.
Is ESS Support Services 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 ESS Support Services last inspected?
ESS Support Services was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 ESS Support Services?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS Support Services compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and ESS Support Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects ESS Support Services 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 official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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