The Vulcan Hotel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
The Vulcan Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2024, 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: Museum Of Welsh Life Michaelston Road, St Fagans, Cardiff, CF5 6XB
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Vulcan Hotel among the 2,114 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ← The Vulcan Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Vulcan 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 Vulcan Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang's Wok Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| Glamorgan Wanderers RFC Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Dolwerdd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Chilli Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Grand Avenue Food Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2017 |
Questions about The Vulcan Hotel
What is The Vulcan Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Vulcan Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 16 May 2024.
Is The Vulcan 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vulcan Hotel last inspected?
The Vulcan Hotel was last inspected on 16 May 2024, 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 Vulcan Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Vulcan Hotel compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Vulcan Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Vulcan 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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