What is the average food hygiene rating in CF10?

The average food hygiene rating in the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff is 4.57 out of 5, across 580 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in CF10 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

418 food businesses in the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.1% of the 580 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in CF10 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 CF10 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff (665 establishments on record, 580 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 CF10

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.57/5, with 72.1% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 665 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

CF10 (Cardiff) has 418 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 580 rated premises (72.1%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

Rating distribution in CF10

5★ Very Good

418 (72.1%)

4★ Good

100 (17.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

45 (7.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (1.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 74 awaiting inspection and 11 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in CF10: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in CF10?: The average food hygiene rating in the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff is 4.57 out of 5, across 580 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in CF10 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 418 food businesses in the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.1% of the 580 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in CF10 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 CF10 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CF10 postcode area of Cardiff (665 establishments on record, 580 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.

Top-rated places in CF10

Donalds PiesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 Quay Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 34 Queen Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 2BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Boots The ChemistsRetailers - other · Ground Floor Commercial Unit 1 To 2 Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1FT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Compass at Welsh Government OfficeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · National Assembly For Wales New Crown Building College Road, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 3NQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Mr SimmsRetailers - other · 7 Cathedral Walk, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 2DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Bellavista CardiffCaring Premises · 2 Harrowby Place, Butetown, Cardiff · CF10 5GB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 May 2026
Odeon CinemaRetailers - other · Odeon Cinema Red Dragon Centre Hemingway Road, Butetown, Cardiff · CF10 4JY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 May 2026
Nando'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12 St David's Dewi Sant Bridge Street Arcade, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 2EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Nazareth CareCaring Premises · 10 Colum Road, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 3EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Ya-SouvlakiRetailers - other · Stall 19 And 21 Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
CrumbsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33 Morgan Arcade, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Starbucks Coffee CompanyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Starbucks Coffee Cardiff Unit 1 The Old Brewery Quarter St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in CF10

ST News St Mary StreetRetailers - other · 57 St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1FE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2025
MavolastoreUKRetailers - other · CF10
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 November 2025
Butetown Community CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Butetown Community Centre Loudoun Square, Butetown, Cardiff · CF10 5JA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2025
Coffi CoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 31 Mermaid Quay Tacoma Square, Butetown, Cardiff · CF10 5BZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
La PanteraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blue Aubergine 5 Quay Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1DZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 June 2025
Secret Garden CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bute Park North Road, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 3DX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
r grillhouse limtiedTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 10 The Old Brewery Quarter St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1FG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
ST News Mill LaneRetailers - other · 7A Mill Lane, Cathays, Cardiff · CF10 1FL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 665 real Food Standards Agency records for the CF10 postcode area, of which 580 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.