Oriels food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Oriels 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 27 June 2025, 12 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: 221 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9PP
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Oriels among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← Oriels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Oriels 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 Oriels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Barons Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Oriels
What is Oriels's food hygiene rating?
Oriels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Oriels 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 Oriels last inspected?
Oriels was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 Oriels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Oriels compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Oriels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Oriels 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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