Tony’s FishBar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Tony’s FishBar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: 41 - 42 Caroline Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1FF
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Tony’s FishBar sits behind roughly 2,675 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ← Tony’s FishBar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 416 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tony’s FishBar 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 Tony’s FishBar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Tony’s FishBar
What is Tony’s FishBar's food hygiene rating?
Tony’s FishBar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Tony’s FishBar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Tony’s FishBar last inspected?
Tony’s FishBar was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Tony’s FishBar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tony’s FishBar compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Tony’s FishBar holds a 3. 255 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Tony’s FishBar 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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