A1 Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
A1 Off Licence 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
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 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: 191 Burnham Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5NZ
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts A1 Off Licence 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% | ← A1 Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 A1 Off Licence 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 A1 Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beans To Coffee @ The Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Countisbury Fruit Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
| Ford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
Questions about A1 Off Licence
What is A1 Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
A1 Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 7 August 2024.
Is A1 Off Licence 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 A1 Off Licence last inspected?
A1 Off Licence was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 A1 Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 A1 Off Licence compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and A1 Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects A1 Off Licence 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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A1 Off Licence is one of 66 rated food businesses in Llanrumney. See every hygiene rating in Llanrumney →
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