Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Masons Arms Toby Carvery 21 Tyn-y-parc Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6BH
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge among the 2,114 places in Cardiff holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ← Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge 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 Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Head of the Game Nutrition Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Against The Grain Coffee House LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Rhiwbina Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bakery treat boxes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Brook Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Acorns Whitchurch Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Blossom Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge
What is Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge last inspected?
Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Masons Arms & Innkeepers Lodge 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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