Pen & Wig food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
Pen & Wig 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: The Pen & Wig 1 Park Grove, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BJ
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts Pen & Wig 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% | ← Pen & Wig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Pen & Wig 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 Pen & Wig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Amo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Banqueting & Functions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Al Sham Sweets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Pen & Wig
What is Pen & Wig's food hygiene rating?
Pen & Wig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Pen & Wig 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 Pen & Wig last inspected?
Pen & Wig was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Pen & Wig?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Pen & Wig compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and Pen & Wig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Pen & Wig 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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