Dead Canary food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
Dead Canary holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 60 Charles Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 2GG
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Dead Canary sits behind roughly 2,117 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,117 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Dead Canary | |
| 3 out of 5 | 254 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 415 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dead Canary 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 Dead Canary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Dead Canary
What is Dead Canary's food hygiene rating?
Dead Canary has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Dead Canary safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dead Canary last inspected?
Dead Canary was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months 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 Dead Canary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Dead Canary compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Dead Canary holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Dead Canary 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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