The Foundry Social food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cardiff
The Foundry Social holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: Gassy Jacks 39 - 41 Salisbury Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4AB
How it compares in Cardiff
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 3,031 rated places in Cardiff score this low, about one in 67. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ← The Foundry Social | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 The Foundry Social the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Foundry Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Foundry Social
What is The Foundry Social's food hygiene rating?
The Foundry Social has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 3 December 2025.
Is The Foundry Social safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Foundry Social last inspected?
The Foundry Social was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 The Foundry Social?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Foundry Social compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Foundry Social holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Foundry Social 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cardiff, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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