Compass at Welsh Government Office food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
Compass at Welsh Government Office 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
This is a fresh result: Compass at Welsh Government Office was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: National Assembly For Wales New Crown Building College Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Compass at Welsh Government Office 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% | ← Compass at Welsh Government Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Compass at Welsh Government Office 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 Compass at Welsh Government Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Hall Catering Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aubergine Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| 99 Viet Mart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Compass at Welsh Government Office
What is Compass at Welsh Government Office's food hygiene rating?
Compass at Welsh Government Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Compass at Welsh Government Office 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 Compass at Welsh Government Office last inspected?
Compass at Welsh Government Office was last inspected on 28 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 Compass at Welsh Government Office?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Compass at Welsh Government Office compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Compass at Welsh Government Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Compass at Welsh Government Office 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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Understanding this rating
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Compass at Welsh Government Office is one of 626 rated food businesses in Cathays. See every hygiene rating in Cathays →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx
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