Fintans food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Fintans 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: Fintans was inspected on 21 July 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: 11 Station Road, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5LS
How this rating has changed
Fintans has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 3 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 Fintans 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% | ← Fintans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fintans 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 Fintans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altai Mountain Shilajit Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Cardiff Montessori School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Acorns Nursery Llanishen Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bethel Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aroma Coffee Outlet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Blossom Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Fintans
What is Fintans's food hygiene rating?
Fintans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Fintans 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 Fintans last inspected?
Fintans was last inspected on 21 July 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 Fintans?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fintans compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,033 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Fintans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Fintans 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Fintans is one of 58 rated food businesses in Llanishen. See every hygiene rating in Llanishen →
Cardiff inspects and rates 3,476 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cardiff →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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