Old Illtydians Rfc food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
Old Illtydians Rfc holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Splott Road, Splott, Cardiff, CF24 1HA
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Illtydians Rfc sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Old Illtydians Rfc | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Old Illtydians Rfc 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 Old Illtydians Rfc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A A Farah Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Bargain Bazaar Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Blue Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Adamsdown Primary School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aroma @ CRI Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| 888 Top Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bage Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Old Illtydians Rfc
What is Old Illtydians Rfc's food hygiene rating?
Old Illtydians Rfc has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 11 March 2024.
Is Old Illtydians Rfc safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Illtydians Rfc last inspected?
Old Illtydians Rfc was last inspected on 11 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Old Illtydians Rfc?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Illtydians Rfc compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Old Illtydians Rfc holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Old Illtydians Rfc 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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