The Cambrian Tap

Cardiff

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Cambrian Tap scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 16 September 2026 by Cardiff.

What does this rating mean?

The Cambrian Tap in Cardiff 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?

51 St Mary Street,
Cathays,
Cardiff,
CF10 1AD

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

Who inspects The Cambrian Tap?

Food hygiene at The Cambrian Tap 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 Cambrian Tap

What is The Cambrian Tap’s food hygiene rating?

The Cambrian Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 September 2026.

When was The Cambrian Tap last inspected?

The Cambrian Tap was last inspected by Cardiff on 16 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.