Food Hygiene Ratings in Cardiff

3,506 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 70.5% rated "very good".

3,506
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
53
Rated 0 or 1
70.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good70.5%2,130
Good18.0%543
Satisfactory8.0%242
Improvement Needed1.8%53
Major Improvement1.5%45
Urgent Improvement0.3%8

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen90525.8%
Other catering premises61817.6%
Retailers - other57616.4%
Caring Premises3259.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop2798.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub1965.6%
Mobile caterer1835.2%
School/college/university1654.7%

Food hygiene ratings in Cardiff are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 3,506 registered food businesses for Cardiff. Of these, 3,021 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 53 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Abikem SuperstoresCF24 1NH0Oct 27, 2025
Biryani kingsCF24 3DR0Sep 02, 2026
City PizzaCF24 3DD0Sep 08, 2026
J D Supplier LTD TA JD FoodsCF3 2EQ0Sep 23, 2025
Kulynn Foodconcept LtdCF110Jan 28, 2026
Premier Wentloog StoresCF3 3EA0Jul 27, 2026
Saz Trading LtdCF24 1LX0Sep 03, 2026
The MackCF24 3JW0Sep 01, 2026
Afghan ZaikaCF11 7AP1Jul 06, 2026
Alnoor Butchers and Green GrocerCF11 7AU1Apr 15, 2026
Booker Cash & CarryCF11 8AQ1Jun 26, 2026
Broadway ShopCF24 1QF1Sep 30, 2025
Buzz CaféCF11 6JW1Dec 18, 2025
Chinese Fast Street FoodCF10 2GA1Jul 14, 2026
Coffi CoCF10 5BZ1Nov 20, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Cardiff have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,130 food businesses in Cardiff with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Cardiff?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Cardiff?+

Inspection frequency in Cardiff depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies