The Four Elms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Four Elms 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Elm Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3QR
How it compares in Cardiff
That puts The Four Elms 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 Four Elms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Four Elms 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 Four Elms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ajs caffee house Other catering premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| A Pin Of Salt Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Four Elms
What is The Four Elms's food hygiene rating?
The Four Elms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cardiff Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Four Elms 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 Four Elms last inspected?
The Four Elms was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Four Elms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Four Elms compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, and The Four Elms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Four Elms 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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