Queens Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
Queens Vaults holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 rating dates from 4 February 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Queens Vaults 29 Westgate Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 1EH
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Queens Vaults 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% | ← Queens Vaults | |
| 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 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 Queens Vaults 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 Queens Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Blacksheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Beanfreaks Ltd Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Bar 44 Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Alcotraz Other catering premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Baxterstorey 5040 Broadcasting House Cardiff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Queens Vaults
What is Queens Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Queens Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Queens Vaults safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Queens Vaults last inspected?
Queens Vaults was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 Queens Vaults?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Queens Vaults compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Queens Vaults holds a 3. 255 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Queens Vaults 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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