Asador 44 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Asador 44 holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Asador 44 was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15 Quay Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1EA
How this rating has changed
Asador 44 has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 4 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
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
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 3,034 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 67. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ← Asador 44 | |
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Asador 44 safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Asador 44 last inspected?
Asador 44 was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. 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 "improvement necessary", 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 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Asador 44 holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cardiff, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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