Canton Fruit Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Canton Fruit Market 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 13 January 2015, more than 11 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: 238A Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1GY
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Canton Fruit Market 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% | ← Canton Fruit Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Canton Fruit Market 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 Canton Fruit Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bloc Coffee LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Canton Fruit Market
What is Canton Fruit Market's food hygiene rating?
Canton Fruit Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 13 January 2015.
Is Canton Fruit Market 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 Canton Fruit Market last inspected?
Canton Fruit Market was last inspected on 13 January 2015, more than 11 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 Canton Fruit Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canton Fruit Market compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Canton Fruit Market holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Canton Fruit Market 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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