Asador 44 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Asador 44 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Asador 44 was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Cardiff score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cardiff ratings →
Address: 15 Quay Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1EA
How this rating has changed
Asador 44 has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 18 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
| 18 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Asador 44 among the 2,112 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,112 | 70% | ← Asador 44 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 242 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 443 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Asador 44 none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Asador 44, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
Questions about Asador 44
What is Asador 44's food hygiene rating?
Asador 44 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Asador 44 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asador 44 last inspected?
Asador 44 was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asador 44?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asador 44 compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,033 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Asador 44 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Asador 44 and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Asador 44 is one of 632 rated food businesses in Cathays. See every hygiene rating in Cathays →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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