New Empire Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
New Empire Take Away holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 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: 45 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DB
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts New Empire Take Away 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% | ← New Empire Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Empire Take Away 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bakery treat boxes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Acorns Whitchurch Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| A-Head of the Game Nutrition Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aggie's Fusion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Autism and adhd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bard's Tales Rum Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about New Empire Take Away
What is New Empire Take Away's food hygiene rating?
New Empire Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 17 June 2025.
Is New Empire Take Away 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Empire Take Away last inspected?
New Empire Take Away was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 New Empire Take Away?
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 New Empire Take Away compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and New Empire Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects New Empire Take Away 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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