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Food Hygiene Ratings in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 79% of 908 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.69/5. These figures cover 933 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Monmouthshire has 717 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 908 rated premises (79%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 79%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- -0.7 pp
- National rank
- 191 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Monmouthshire
Plus 25 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 25 awaiting inspection and 0 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Monmouthshire: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Monmouthshire?
- The average food hygiene rating in Monmouthshire is 4.69 out of 5, across 908 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Monmouthshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 79% of rated premises in Monmouthshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Monmouthshire 191 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Monmouthshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 717 food businesses in Monmouthshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79% of the 908 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Monmouthshire have a low hygiene rating?
- 10 food businesses in Monmouthshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Monmouthshire food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Monmouthshire (933 establishments on record, 908 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Monmouthshire
- Bracken House HoneyFarmers/growers · NP75/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Whistle Stop CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Station Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire · NP7 5HS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Frydays Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Rother Avenue, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire · NP7 6DB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Farmer Mark's EatsMobile caterer · NP75/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
- Ambika SocialRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Linda Vista Garden, Tudor Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire · NP7 5DL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- One Stop Stores LtdRetailers - other · 27 Maryport Street, Usk, Monmouthshire · NP15 1AE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Poppy Chocks & Cake ConfectionersManufacturers/packers · NP155/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Caffe Nero plcRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire · NP7 5AG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Il FioreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 Nelson Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire · NP16 5HT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Monmouth Day Nursery LtdCaring Premises · The Store House, Howells Place, Monmouth · NP25 3ED5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- TirameeaMobile caterer · NP165/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Alphabet Playgroup @ Undy Primary SchoolCaring Premises · Pennyfarthing Lane, Magor Undy, Monmouthshire · NP26 3NU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Monmouthshire
- Harmony FarmOther catering premises · NP40/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025
- Milano PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 60 Ifton Road, Rogiet, Monmouthshire · NP26 3SS1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
- Dinky-DooRetailers - other · Goytre Village Hall, Newtown Road, Penperlleni, Goytre · NP4 0AW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 November 2024
- DJ Eggs, Cakes & PicklesOther catering premises · NP71/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
- Manor GarageRetailers - other · Manor Garage, Rogiet Road, Rogiet · NP26 3DT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 August 2025
- The Old General StoreRetailers - other · 2 Park Crescent, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire · NP7 5TG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2024
- The Bridgend InnPub/bar/nightclub · Church Lane, Govilon, Monmouthshire · NP7 9RL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 December 2025
- Baileys DIYRetailers - other · Brecon Road, Abergavenny · NP7 7RB2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 May 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 933 real Food Standards Agency records for Monmouthshire, of which 908 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.