Penylan Residential Hotel for the Retired

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Penylan Residential Hotel for the Retired is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 82 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF23 5HX, in the Cardiff local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 September 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
82 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath, Cardiff
Postcode
CF23 5HX
Local Authority
Cardiff
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
969231

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Penylan Residential Hotel for the Retired?

Penylan Residential Hotel for the Retired 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Penylan Residential Hotel for the Retired last inspected?

Penylan Residential Hotel for the Retired was last inspected on 2025-09-02. 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 Penylan Residential Hotel for the Retired located?

Penylan Residential Hotel for the Retired is located at 82 Pen-y-lan Road, Roath, Cardiff , CF23 5HX, in the Cardiff local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CF23 postcode area.