The Royal George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Royal George 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 15 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Royal George 1 - 5 Mackintosh Place, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 4RJ
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal George 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% | ← The Royal George | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Royal George 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 Royal George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bentley's Cafe Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about The Royal George
What is The Royal George's food hygiene rating?
The Royal George has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 15 August 2024.
Is The Royal George 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 The Royal George last inspected?
The Royal George was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 23 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 Royal George?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal George compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal George holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Royal George 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 Royal George is one of 247 rated food businesses in Roath. See every hygiene rating in Roath →
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