The Poachers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Poachers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2022, more than 4 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: Poachers Arms Church Lane, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5UP
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Poachers Arms 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 Poachers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poachers Arms 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 Poachers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Hounds Hotel Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Countisbury Fruit Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
| Ford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about The Poachers Arms
What is The Poachers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Poachers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 27 June 2022.
Is The Poachers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Poachers Arms last inspected?
The Poachers Arms was last inspected on 27 June 2022, more than 4 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 The Poachers Arms?
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 Poachers Arms compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Poachers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Poachers Arms 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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The Poachers Arms is one of 18 rated food businesses in Old St Mellons. See every hygiene rating in Old St Mellons →
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