The Bull Terrier Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
The Bull Terrier Cafe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 August 2025, 10 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: Stall 228 To 232 Even Central Market St Mary Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1AU
How it compares in Cardiff
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 3,034 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 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ← The Bull Terrier Cafe | |
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 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 Bull Terrier Cafe 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 Bull Terrier Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about The Bull Terrier Cafe
What is The Bull Terrier Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Bull Terrier Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 29 August 2025.
Is The Bull Terrier Cafe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Bull Terrier Cafe last inspected?
The Bull Terrier Cafe was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 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 Bull Terrier Cafe?
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 Bull Terrier Cafe compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull Terrier Cafe holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Bull Terrier Cafe 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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