Crispy Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Crispy Cod holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: 950 Newport Road, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5UA
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Crispy Cod 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% | ← Crispy Cod | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Crispy Cod 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 Crispy Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Hounds Hotel Other catering premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 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 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Crispy Cod
What is Crispy Cod's food hygiene rating?
Crispy Cod has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Crispy Cod 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crispy Cod last inspected?
Crispy Cod was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Crispy Cod?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crispy Cod compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Crispy Cod holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Crispy Cod 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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Crispy Cod is one of 18 rated food businesses in Old St Mellons. See every hygiene rating in Old St Mellons →
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