What is the average food hygiene rating in Cardiff?

The average food hygiene rating in Cardiff is 4.53 out of 5, across 3,038 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Cardiff compare with the national average for food hygiene?

69.7% of rated premises in Cardiff hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cardiff 285 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Cardiff have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,117 food businesses in Cardiff hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.7% of the 3,038 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Cardiff have a low hygiene rating?

95 food businesses in Cardiff are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 7 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Cardiff food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cardiff (3,416 establishments on record, 3,038 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Cardiff

In Cardiff, 69.7% of 3,038 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.53/5. These figures cover 3,416 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Cardiff has 2,117 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 3,038 rated premises (69.7%). 95 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 69.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -10.0 pp
National rank: 285 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Cardiff

5★ Very Good

2,117 (69.7%)

4★ Good

565 (18.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

261 (8.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

43 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

45 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

7 (0.2%)

Plus 321 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 321 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Cardiff: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Cardiff?: The average food hygiene rating in Cardiff is 4.53 out of 5, across 3,038 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Cardiff compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 69.7% of rated premises in Cardiff hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cardiff 285 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Cardiff have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,117 food businesses in Cardiff hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.7% of the 3,038 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Cardiff have a low hygiene rating?: 95 food businesses in Cardiff are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 7 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Cardiff food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cardiff (3,416 establishments on record, 3,038 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Cardiff

Top-rated places in Cardiff

GULIMobile caterer · CF5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Al-Manar Centre TrustOther catering premises · Al-manar Islamic & Cultural Centre 2 - 4 Glynrhondda Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF24 4AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Donalds PiesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 Quay Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
KaspasRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 763 Newport Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff · CF3 4AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Queens Fish BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 355 Grand Avenue, Ely, Cardiff · CF5 4RD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Pura VidaMobile caterer · CF23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Crwys Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 150 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff · CF24 4NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Lansdowne Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Lansdowne Primary School Norfolk Street, Canton, Cardiff · CF5 1JY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Fairwater Campus (Cantonian)School/college/university · Cantonian High School Fairwater Road, Fairwater, Cardiff · CF5 3JR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Enfys Hapus NurseryCaring Premises · 187 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff · CF11 9PN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 34 Queen Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 2BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
ZIP by Premier InnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Zip By Premier Inn Ipswich Road, Penylan, Cardiff · CF23 9AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Cardiff

Quick ShopRetailers - other · 142 Clifton Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff · CF24 1LY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 June 2025
Abikem SuperstoresRetailers - other · 70 Broadway, Adamsdown, Cardiff · CF24 1NH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 October 2025
Saz Trading LtdRetailers - other · 131 Clifton Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff · CF24 1LX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
Kulynn Foodconcept LtdRetailers - other · CF11
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Laziza Shawarma 2Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Clifton Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff · CF24 1PX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
J D Supplier LTD TA JD FoodsDistributors/Transporters · Unit 1 Lamby Way Workshops Lamby Way, Trowbridge, Cardiff · CF3 2EQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
BeefishRetailers - other · 73 Whitchurch Road, Gabalfa, Cardiff · CF14 3JP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Quay Street NewsRetailers - other · Street Record Quay Street, Cathays, Cardiff
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,416 real Food Standards Agency records for Cardiff, of which 3,038 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.