Master Gunner food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
Master Gunner 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 19 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Master Gunner Hotel Gabalfa Avenue, Llandaff North, Cardiff, CF14 2RU
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Master Gunner sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ← Master Gunner | |
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Master Gunner 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 Master Gunner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Bay Leaf Wales Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Acorns Llandaff Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Autism and adhd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Aggie's Fusion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bakery treat boxes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Master Gunner
What is Master Gunner's food hygiene rating?
Master Gunner has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 19 June 2023.
Is Master Gunner 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 Master Gunner last inspected?
Master Gunner was last inspected on 19 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Master Gunner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Master Gunner compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Master Gunner holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Master Gunner 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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