The Central Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Central Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 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: Central Bar 39 Windsor Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BW
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Central Bar among the 2,116 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 | 2,116 | 70% | ← The Central Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 559 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 The Central Bar 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 Central Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 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 |
| A Pin Of Salt Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about The Central Bar
What is The Central Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Central Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 22 September 2025.
Is The Central Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Central Bar last inspected?
The Central Bar was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 The Central Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Central Bar compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,031 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Central Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Central Bar 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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