Cardiff Bakestones food hygiene rating
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Cardiff Bakestones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cardiff Bakestones was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stall 161a To 165 Odd Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AU
How this rating has changed
Cardiff Bakestones was re-inspected on 7 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Cardiff Bakestones 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% | ← Cardiff Bakestones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 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 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 Cardiff Bakestones 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 Cardiff Bakestones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about Cardiff Bakestones
What is Cardiff Bakestones's food hygiene rating?
Cardiff Bakestones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Cardiff Bakestones 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cardiff Bakestones last inspected?
Cardiff Bakestones was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cardiff Bakestones?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardiff Bakestones compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Cardiff Bakestones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Cardiff Bakestones 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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