The Unicorn Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Unicorn Inn 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Unicorn Inn Church Road, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 6YA
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Unicorn Inn 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% | ← The Unicorn Inn | |
| 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 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 Unicorn Inn 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 Unicorn Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| A1 Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Glan Yr Afan Stay & Play Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Glan-yr-Afon Infants School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| B Chambers Catering Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Cardiff Gate Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Unicorn Inn
What is The Unicorn Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Unicorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Unicorn Inn 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 Unicorn Inn last inspected?
The Unicorn Inn was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Unicorn Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Unicorn Inn compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Unicorn Inn holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Unicorn Inn 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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