The Vulcan Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Vulcan Lounge holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Vulcan Lounge 2 Wyeverne Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4BH
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vulcan Lounge 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% | ← The Vulcan Lounge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lounge 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 Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Vulcan Lounge
What is The Vulcan Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Vulcan Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 29 October 2024.
Is The Vulcan Lounge safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Vulcan Lounge last inspected?
The Vulcan Lounge was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Vulcan Lounge?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vulcan Lounge compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Vulcan Lounge holds a 3. 255 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Vulcan Lounge 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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