Little Angels Flying Start Riverside food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cardiff
Little Angels Flying Start Riverside holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Riverside Play Centre 45 - 57 Ninian Park Road, Riverside, Cardiff, CF11 6HW
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Little Angels Flying Start Riverside 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% | ← Little Angels Flying Start Riverside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Little Angels Flying Start Riverside 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 Little Angels Flying Start Riverside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arif Halal Food Store Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| 8 Till Late Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Blend Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Little Angels Flying Start Riverside
What is Little Angels Flying Start Riverside's food hygiene rating?
Little Angels Flying Start Riverside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Little Angels Flying Start Riverside 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Angels Flying Start Riverside last inspected?
Little Angels Flying Start Riverside was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months 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 Little Angels Flying Start Riverside?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Angels Flying Start Riverside compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Little Angels Flying Start Riverside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Little Angels Flying Start Riverside 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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