1,033 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Monmouthshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Monmouthshire currently has 1,033 registered food businesses. Of these, 992 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 7 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Farm | NP4 | 0 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Chef's Kebab | NP26 4BQ | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Dinky-Doo | NP4 0AW | 1 | Nov 11, 2024 |
| DJ Eggs, Cakes & Pickles | NP7 | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Manor Garage | NP26 3DT | 1 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| The Bridgend Inn | NP7 9RL | 1 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| The Old General Store | NP7 5TG | 1 | Dec 02, 2024 |
| Ansteys Snack Bar | NP15 1LR | 2 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Baileys DIY | NP7 7RB | 2 | May 29, 2025 |
| Little Mill Natural Products | NP4 | 2 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Red Castle Tea Room | NP7 8PB | 2 | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Skirrid Mountain Inn | NP7 8DH | 2 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| The Boat Inn | NP25 4AJ | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| The Somerset Arms | NP25 4BP | 2 | Aug 08, 2024 |
| Tredegar Arms | NP16 6RQ | 2 | Jun 05, 2025 |
There are currently 795 food businesses in Monmouthshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Monmouthshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.