La Cucina Da Mara Ltd

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

La Cucina Da Mara Ltd is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 3 Penlline Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2AA, in the Cardiff local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cardiff oversees 3,384 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cardiff is 4.5 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
3 Penlline Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff
Postcode
CF14 2AA
Local Authority
Cardiff
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1390510

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of La Cucina Da Mara Ltd?

La Cucina Da Mara Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cardiff.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was La Cucina Da Mara Ltd last inspected?

La Cucina Da Mara Ltd was last inspected on 2025-10-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is La Cucina Da Mara Ltd located?

La Cucina Da Mara Ltd is located at 3 Penlline Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff , CF14 2AA, in the Cardiff local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CF14 postcode area.