Wingstack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Wingstack 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: The Vulcan Lounge 2 Wyeverne Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4BH
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% | ← Wingstack | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wingstack the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Wingstack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| A to Z Stores Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Albany Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Wingstack
What is Wingstack's food hygiene rating?
Wingstack has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cardiff Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Wingstack 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 Wingstack last inspected?
Wingstack was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Wingstack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wingstack compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Wingstack holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Wingstack 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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