Iv Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Iv Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2023, more than 3 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: Neaudd Meirionnydd University Hospital Of Wales Heath Park Way, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4XW
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Iv Lounge among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← Iv Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 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 Iv Lounge 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 Iv Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Black Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2026 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Birchgrove Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Birchgrove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Iv Lounge
What is Iv Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Iv Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 28 April 2023.
Is Iv Lounge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Iv Lounge last inspected?
Iv Lounge was last inspected on 28 April 2023, more than 3 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 Iv Lounge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Iv Lounge compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Iv Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Iv Lounge 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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