Blackweir Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
Blackweir Tavern 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 2 July 2026, 2 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.
88% of rated food businesses in Cardiff score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cardiff ratings →
Address: The Blackweir Tavern 35 North Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3DX
How this rating has changed
Blackweir Tavern has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Blackweir Tavern among the 2,112 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 | 2,112 | 70% | ← Blackweir Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 242 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 443 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 Very 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 Blackweir Tavern 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 Blackweir Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Blackweir Tavern
What is Blackweir Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Blackweir Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Blackweir Tavern 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 Blackweir Tavern last inspected?
Blackweir Tavern was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Blackweir Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Blackweir Tavern compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,033 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Blackweir Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Blackweir Tavern 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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Blackweir Tavern is one of 632 rated food businesses in Cathays. See every hygiene rating in Cathays →
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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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