The Bearded Taco

Heads up: The Bearded Taco no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Cardiff. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Bearded Taco scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 12 September 2026 by Cardiff.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Bearded Taco, from August 2024 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2024 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Bearded Taco.

Food hygiene rating history for The Bearded Taco
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
6 August 2024	5 / 5	Very good
12 September 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Bearded Taco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Bearded Taco. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Bearded Taco?

Food hygiene at The Bearded Taco is inspected by Cardiff, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.srs.wales/en/Environmental-Health/Food-Hygiene-Standards/Food.aspx or [email protected].

Questions about The Bearded Taco

What is The Bearded Taco’s food hygiene rating?

The Bearded Taco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 12 September 2026.

When was The Bearded Taco last inspected?

The Bearded Taco was last inspected by Cardiff on 12 September 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Bearded Taco closed down?

The Bearded Taco no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Cardiff, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.