Food Hygiene Ratings in Newport

1,370 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.6% rated "very good".

1,370
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
9
Rated 0 or 1
78.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good78.6%894
Good14.6%166
Satisfactory5.0%57
Improvement Needed1.0%11
Major Improvement0.7%8
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen26019.0%
Retailers - other23717.3%
Other catering premises18213.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop15611.4%
Caring Premises15511.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub1047.6%
Mobile caterer695.0%
School/college/university644.7%

Food hygiene ratings in Newport are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 1,370 registered food businesses for Newport. Of these, 1,137 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Blue Ocean Sea FoodsNP20 2PF0Sep 10, 2026
Adelati LtdNP20 1LW1Jan 27, 2025
Baneswell StoreNP20 4BP1Mar 27, 2026
C&A Food Group - NX026NP19 4SL1Jul 07, 2026
EKO BakeryNP20 1LU1Jun 18, 2026
Ha Long Bay Mini MartNP20 2PJ1Jan 29, 2026
Kasim TakeawayNP19 9PT1Sep 16, 2026
Spicy Aroma / Anisa's IndiaNP10 9DP1Jun 17, 2026
SunBim FoodsNP20 1LW1Jul 28, 2025
Biryani ExpressNP19 0EA2Mar 10, 2026
Cakes & CreamNP20 1DX2Jun 09, 2026
Duckpool Road Convenience StoreNP19 8FL2May 28, 2025
FallowsNP19 4TD2Sep 17, 2025
Flames Grill & PizzaNP20 3BP2Mar 08, 2026
Jacobs Grocery StoreNP20 1LQ2Aug 18, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Newport have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 894 food businesses in Newport with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.6% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Newport?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Newport?+

Inspection frequency in Newport 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.

Data from official government food safety agencies