National Museum Cardiff food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
National Museum Cardiff 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: National Museum And Gallery Of Wales Gorsedd Gardens Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3NP
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts National Museum Cardiff 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% | ← National Museum Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 National Museum Cardiff 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 National Museum Cardiff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about National Museum Cardiff
What is National Museum Cardiff's food hygiene rating?
National Museum Cardiff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 26 February 2025.
Is National Museum Cardiff 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 National Museum Cardiff last inspected?
National Museum Cardiff was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 National Museum Cardiff?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 National Museum Cardiff compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and National Museum Cardiff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects National Museum Cardiff 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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