Holly's Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Holly's Store 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 29 July 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: 54 Birchgrove Road, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 1RT
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Holly's Store 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% | ← Holly's Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Holly's Store 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 Holly's Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Birchgrove Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bard's Tales Rum Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aroma Coffee Outlet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
Questions about Holly's Store
What is Holly's Store's food hygiene rating?
Holly's Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Holly's Store 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 Holly's Store last inspected?
Holly's Store was last inspected on 29 July 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 Holly's Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holly's Store compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Holly's Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Holly's Store 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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