The Clifton Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Clifton Hotel 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 23 September 2023, more than 2 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 Clifton 1 Clifton Street, Adamsdown, Cardiff, CF24 1PW
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Clifton Hotel among the 2,117 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 | 2,117 | 70% | ← The Clifton Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 Clifton Hotel 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 Clifton Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| A A Farah Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Baby Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Adamsdown Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Clifton Hotel
What is The Clifton Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Clifton Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 23 September 2023.
Is The Clifton Hotel 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 Clifton Hotel last inspected?
The Clifton Hotel was last inspected on 23 September 2023, more than 2 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 Clifton Hotel?
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 Clifton Hotel compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Clifton Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Clifton Hotel 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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