Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe food hygiene rating
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Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus 200 Western Avenue, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2YB
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe 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% | ← Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe 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 Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf Wales Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Acorns Llandaff Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bishop of Llandaff High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe
What is Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 10 February 2020.
Is Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe last inspected?
Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe was last inspected on 10 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 Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Cardiff Metrolitan University Csad Box Cafe 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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