The Harvester food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cardiff
The Harvester 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 22 July 2025, 11 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: Harvester Restaurant Dunleavy Drive, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 0SN
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Harvester 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% | ← The Harvester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Harvester 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 Harvester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Bear Pak Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Brutons The Bakers Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Asia Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2023 |
| Albert Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about The Harvester
What is The Harvester's food hygiene rating?
The Harvester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 22 July 2025.
Is The Harvester 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 The Harvester last inspected?
The Harvester was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Harvester?
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 The Harvester compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Harvester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Harvester 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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