Eastern European Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Eastern European Food 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 9 December 2023, more than 2 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: 12 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3RP
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Eastern European Food 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% | ← Eastern European Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eastern European Food 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 Eastern European Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about Eastern European Food
What is Eastern European Food's food hygiene rating?
Eastern European Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 9 December 2023.
Is Eastern European Food 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 Eastern European Food last inspected?
Eastern European Food was last inspected on 9 December 2023, more than 2 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 Eastern European Food?
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 Eastern European Food compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Eastern European Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Eastern European Food 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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Eastern European Food is one of 247 rated food businesses in Roath. See every hygiene rating in Roath →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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