Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 16 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: 68 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4NP
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna | |
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 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 Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna 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 Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Albany Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Albany Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2016 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna
What is Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna's food hygiene rating?
Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna last inspected?
Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna was last inspected on 16 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 Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Maria's Meze Bar and Greek Taverna 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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