Bean Freaks food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cardiff
Bean Freaks 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 22 September 2016, more than 9 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: 95 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3LP
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Bean Freaks 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% | ← Bean Freaks | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bean Freaks 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 Bean Freaks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about Bean Freaks
What is Bean Freaks's food hygiene rating?
Bean Freaks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 22 September 2016.
Is Bean Freaks 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 Bean Freaks last inspected?
Bean Freaks was last inspected on 22 September 2016, more than 9 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 Bean Freaks?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bean Freaks compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Bean Freaks holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Bean Freaks 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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