What is the average food hygiene rating in Newport?

The average food hygiene rating in Newport is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,156 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Newport compare with the national average for food hygiene?

78.3% of rated premises in Newport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newport 200 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 Newport have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

905 food businesses in Newport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 1,156 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Newport have a low hygiene rating?

22 food businesses in Newport are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Newport food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newport (1,347 establishments on record, 1,156 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Newport

In Newport, 78.3% of 1,156 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 1,347 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Newport has 905 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,156 rated premises (78.3%). 22 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 78.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.4 pp
National rank: 200 / 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 Newport

5★ Very Good

905 (78.3%)

4★ Good

168 (14.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

61 (5.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 108 awaiting inspection and 83 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 108 awaiting inspection and 83 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Newport: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Newport?: The average food hygiene rating in Newport is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,156 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Newport compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78.3% of rated premises in Newport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newport 200 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 Newport have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 905 food businesses in Newport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 1,156 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Newport have a low hygiene rating?: 22 food businesses in Newport are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Newport food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newport (1,347 establishments on record, 1,156 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Newport

Top-rated places in Newport

The Cuckoos NestRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Skinner Street, Newport, South Wales · NP20 1HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
USA ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 28 Skinner Street, Newport, South Wales · NP20 1HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Acorns Day NurseryCaring Premises · Government Buildings, Cardiff Road, Newport, South Wales · NP10 8XG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Leighton's Food CourtOther catering premises · NP19
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Parklands Residential HomeCaring Premises · 9 Montgomery Road, Newport, South Wales · NP20 6QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Norfolk House NurseryCaring Premises · 9 Caerau Crescent, Newport, South Wales · NP20 4HG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Steve Amman ButchersRetailers - other · 4 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws, Newport, South Wales · NP20 7TN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Nant Coch ChurchOther catering premises · 68 Fields Park Road, Newport, South Wales · NP20 5BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
UtopiaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 21, Kingsway Centre, John Frost Square, Newport · NP20 1EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Dragons Stadium LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newport Rugby Football Ground, Newport Athletic Club, Rodney Road, Newport · NP19 0UU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Eleanor Hodson Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Lodge Road, Caerleon, Newport, South Wales · NP18 3QZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Chartwells @ Monnow Junior SchoolSchool/college/university · Monnow Junior And Infant School, Darent Close, Bettws, Newport · NP20 7SQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Newport

Melting Pot Oriental Foods/ Noodles In A BoxOther catering premises · NP20
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
Blue Ocean Sea FoodsRetailers - other · 62 Commercial Road, Newport, South Wales · NP20 2PF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Baneswell StoreRetailers - other · 8 Baneswell Road, Newport, South Wales · NP20 4BP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
Ha Long Bay Mini MartRetailers - other · 157 Commercial Road, Newport, South Wales · NP20 2PJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Mama T RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 99 Commercial Street, Newport, South Wales · NP20 1LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Adelati LtdRetailers - other · 113 Commercial Street, Newport, South Wales · NP20 1LW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2025
Result PlanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1A Godfrey Road, Newport, South Wales · NP20 4NX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
EKO BakeryTakeaway/sandwich shop · 94A Commercial Street, Newport, South Wales · NP20 1LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 June 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 1,347 real Food Standards Agency records for Newport, of which 1,156 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.