Bay View Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Bay View Convenience Store 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 18 May 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: 102 Bute Street, Butetown, Cardiff, CF10 5AD
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Bay View Convenience Store 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% | ← Bay View Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Bay View Convenience 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 Bay View Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bia Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Boss & Brew Academy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Blueberry Bears Day Nursery Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bellavista Cardiff Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2026 |
| Ahmed Saleh Mohammed & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Brasco's Burger Joint Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bae Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2016 |
| Bada Booze LTD Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Bay View Convenience Store
What is Bay View Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Bay View Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 18 May 2017.
Is Bay View Convenience Store 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 Bay View Convenience Store last inspected?
Bay View Convenience Store was last inspected on 18 May 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 Bay View Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bay View Convenience Store compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Bay View Convenience Store holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Bay View Convenience 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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