The Ivy Cardiff food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
The Ivy Cardiff 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
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: 43 The Hayes, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1GA
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Ivy Cardiff among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← The Ivy Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Ivy Cardiff 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 The Ivy Cardiff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Ivy Cardiff
What is The Ivy Cardiff's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy Cardiff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Ivy Cardiff 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 The Ivy Cardiff last inspected?
The Ivy Cardiff was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 The Ivy Cardiff?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ivy Cardiff compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivy Cardiff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Ivy Cardiff 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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