The Brew Factory food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
The Brew Factory holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Brew Factory was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Kiosk At St David's Dewi Sant Grand Arcade, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 2DP
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Brew Factory sits behind roughly 2,675 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,116 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 255 | 8% | ← The Brew Factory | |
| 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 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 Brew Factory 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 Brew Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo John Lewis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| BBQ Xiang Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Barbara's Bier Haus Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Be at One Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Brew Factory
What is The Brew Factory's food hygiene rating?
The Brew Factory has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Brew Factory safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Brew Factory last inspected?
The Brew Factory was last inspected on 15 May 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 Brew Factory?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brew Factory compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Brew Factory holds a 3. 255 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Brew Factory 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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