Seal and Bear food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Seal and Bear holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 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: Railway Gardens Community Site Adeline Street, Splott, Cardiff, CF24 2BH
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Seal and Bear 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% | ← Seal and Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Seal and Bear 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 Seal and Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A A Farah Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Adamsdown Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Blue Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Seal and Bear
What is Seal and Bear's food hygiene rating?
Seal and Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Seal and Bear 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seal and Bear last inspected?
Seal and Bear was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Seal and Bear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seal and Bear compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,032 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Seal and Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Seal and Bear 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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