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Smokin Griddle

Cardiff

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 10 March 2026 by Cardiff.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Smokin Griddle, from November 2021 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 2 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

0 1 2 3 4 5 9 Nov 2021: 2 out of 5 10 Mar 2026: 3 out of 5 Nov 2021 Mar 2026
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Smokin Griddle.
Food hygiene rating history for Smokin Griddle
Inspection date Rating Verdict
2 / 5 Improvement necessary
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Smokin Griddle in Cardiff has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

86 Cowbridge Road East,
Riverside,
Cardiff,
CF11 9DX
Smokin Griddle Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Smokin Griddle. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Smokin Griddle?

Food hygiene at Smokin Griddle is inspected by Cardiff, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx or [email protected].

Questions about Smokin Griddle

What is Smokin Griddle’s food hygiene rating?
Smokin Griddle has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 10 March 2026.
When was Smokin Griddle last inspected?
Smokin Griddle was last inspected by Cardiff on 10 March 2026.
Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
What do the food hygiene scores mean?
The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

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