The Cardiff Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Cardiff Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Cardiff Arms was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor 23 Churchill Way, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 2HE
How this rating has changed
The Cardiff Arms was re-inspected on 4 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cardiff Arms 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% | ← The Cardiff Arms | |
| 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 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 Cardiff Arms 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 The Cardiff Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about The Cardiff Arms
What is The Cardiff Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Cardiff Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Cardiff Arms 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 The Cardiff Arms last inspected?
The Cardiff Arms was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Cardiff Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cardiff Arms compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Cardiff Arms holds a 4. 559 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Cardiff Arms 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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