Canton Fishbar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Canton Fishbar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Canton Fishbar was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
This sits in the middle for Cardiff, where 4% of rated places score below 3 and 88% score 4 or 5. See all Cardiff ratings →
Address: 212 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1GX
How this rating has changed
Canton Fishbar was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 3 3 | Held |
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How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Canton Fishbar sits behind roughly 2,672 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,112 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 242 | 8% | ← Canton Fishbar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 443 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Canton Fishbar 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 Canton Fishbar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Atlas Stores Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Beanfreaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Apollo Pizza Kebab Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A & K Rees Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Beverley Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Bloc Coffee LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Canton Fishbar
What is Canton Fishbar's food hygiene rating?
Canton Fishbar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cardiff Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Canton Fishbar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Canton Fishbar last inspected?
Canton Fishbar was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Canton Fishbar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canton Fishbar compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,033 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Canton Fishbar holds a 3. 242 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Canton Fishbar 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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Canton Fishbar is one of 137 rated food businesses in Canton. See every hygiene rating in Canton →
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