The Foundry Social

Cardiff

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Foundry Social scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 3 December 2025 by Cardiff.

What does this rating mean?

The Foundry Social in Cardiff has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary 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?

Gassy Jacks 39 - 41 Salisbury Road,
Cathays,
Cardiff,
CF24 4AB

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

Who inspects The Foundry Social?

Food hygiene at The Foundry Social 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 Foundry Social

What is The Foundry Social’s food hygiene rating?

The Foundry Social has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 December 2025.

When was The Foundry Social last inspected?

The Foundry Social was last inspected by Cardiff on 3 December 2025.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary 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.