The Honey Pot food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
The Honey Pot 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 6 February 2020, more than 6 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: 93A Heol Llanishen Fach, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6LB
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Honey Pot 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% | ← The Honey Pot | |
| 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 The Honey Pot 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 The Honey Pot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Fruit and Veg Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2017 |
| Bethel Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Rhiwbina Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Casa Green Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Blossom Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Altai Mountain Shilajit Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about The Honey Pot
What is The Honey Pot's food hygiene rating?
The Honey Pot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 6 February 2020.
Is The Honey Pot 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 The Honey Pot last inspected?
The Honey Pot was last inspected on 6 February 2020, more than 6 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 The Honey Pot?
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 The Honey Pot compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Honey Pot holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Honey Pot 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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