The Flute and Tankard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cardiff
The Flute and Tankard 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 10 September 2014, more than 11 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: 4 Windsor Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BX
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Flute and Tankard 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% | ← The Flute and Tankard | |
| 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 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 The Flute and Tankard 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 Flute and Tankard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Americandy Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Acorns House Nursery Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Anand George’s Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bao Selecta Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Al-Manar Centre Trust Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Biosciences Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about The Flute and Tankard
What is The Flute and Tankard's food hygiene rating?
The Flute and Tankard has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 10 September 2014.
Is The Flute and Tankard 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 The Flute and Tankard last inspected?
The Flute and Tankard was last inspected on 10 September 2014, more than 11 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 The Flute and Tankard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Flute and Tankard compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while The Flute and Tankard holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects The Flute and Tankard 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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