DNC Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
DNC Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 March 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: 1 The Grand Westgate Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AR
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so DNC Bar sits behind roughly 2,116 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ← DNC Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 DNC Bar 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 DNC Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
Questions about DNC Bar
What is DNC Bar's food hygiene rating?
DNC Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 12 March 2025.
Is DNC Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was DNC Bar last inspected?
DNC Bar was last inspected on 12 March 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 DNC Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DNC Bar compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while DNC Bar holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects DNC Bar 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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