The Willows Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Willows Pub 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: The Willows Crickhowell Road, Trowbridge, Cardiff, CF3 0EF
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Willows Pub 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 Willows Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Willows Pub 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 Willows Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cleverchefs - Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Fox and Hounds Hotel Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Flying Start St John Lloyd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2021 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Countisbury Fruit Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
| Ford Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Willows Pub
What is The Willows Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Willows Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 16 December 2025.
Is The Willows Pub 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 Willows Pub last inspected?
The Willows Pub was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Willows Pub?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Willows Pub compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Willows Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Willows Pub 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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