Carter Fruit and Veg food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cardiff
Carter Fruit and Veg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2017, more than 8 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: 2 Heol Lewis, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6QA
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Carter Fruit and Veg 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% | ← Carter Fruit and Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Carter Fruit and Veg 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 Carter Fruit and Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Altai Mountain Shilajit Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Blossom Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Rhiwbina Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Casa Green Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Llys Isan Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Carter Fruit and Veg
What is Carter Fruit and Veg's food hygiene rating?
Carter Fruit and Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 8 August 2017.
Is Carter Fruit and Veg 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carter Fruit and Veg last inspected?
Carter Fruit and Veg was last inspected on 8 August 2017, more than 8 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 Carter Fruit and Veg?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carter Fruit and Veg compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Carter Fruit and Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Carter Fruit and Veg 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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