Kiwi's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Kiwi's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 July 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 55 St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1FE
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Kiwi's sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Kiwi's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kiwi's 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 Kiwi's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Kiwi's
What is Kiwi's's food hygiene rating?
Kiwi's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 5 July 2017.
Is Kiwi's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiwi's last inspected?
Kiwi's was last inspected on 5 July 2017, more than 9 years 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 Kiwi's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kiwi's compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Kiwi's holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Kiwi's 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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Understanding this rating
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