Traders Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
Traders Tavern 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 18 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: Traders Tavern 6 David Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 2EH
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Traders Tavern 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% | ← Traders Tavern | |
| 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 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 Traders 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 Traders Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
Questions about Traders Tavern
What is Traders Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Traders Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Traders Tavern 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 Traders Tavern last inspected?
Traders Tavern was last inspected on 18 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 Traders Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Traders Tavern compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Traders Tavern holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Traders 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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