Pendine Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Pendine Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 January 2026, 6 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: Pendine Stores 2 Grand Avenue, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4BL
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Pendine Stores sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ← Pendine Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pendine Stores 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 Pendine Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brutons The Bakers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| 4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2016 |
| Bloc Coffee LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Pendine Stores
What is Pendine Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pendine Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 5 January 2026.
Is Pendine Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pendine Stores last inspected?
Pendine Stores was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 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 Pendine Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pendine Stores compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Pendine Stores holds a 3. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Pendine Stores 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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