What is the average food hygiene rating in NP20?

The average food hygiene rating in the NP20 postcode area of Newport is 4.57 out of 5, across 453 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in NP20 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

329 food businesses in the NP20 postcode area of Newport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.6% of the 453 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in NP20 have a low hygiene rating?

13 food businesses in the NP20 postcode area of 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 NP20 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NP20 postcode area of Newport (522 establishments on record, 453 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 NP20

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NP20 postcode area of Newport hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.57/5, with 72.6% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 522 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NP20 (Newport) has 329 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 453 rated premises (72.6%). 13 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Rating distribution in NP20

5★ Very Good

329 (72.6%)

4★ Good

78 (17.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

33 (7.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.4%)

Plus 39 awaiting inspection and 30 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in NP20: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in NP20?: The average food hygiene rating in the NP20 postcode area of Newport is 4.57 out of 5, across 453 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in NP20 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 329 food businesses in the NP20 postcode area of Newport hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.6% of the 453 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in NP20 have a low hygiene rating?: 13 food businesses in the NP20 postcode area of 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 NP20 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NP20 postcode area of Newport (522 establishments on record, 453 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 NP20

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
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
Chartwells @ Monnow Junior SchoolSchool/college/university · Monnow Junior And Infant School, Darent Close, Bettws, Newport · NP20 7SQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Chartwells @ Monnow Infants SchoolSchool/college/university · Monnow Junior And Infant School, Darent Close, Bettws, Newport · NP20 7SQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Aria Care HomeCaring Premises · 147 Bryn Bevan, Newport, South Wales · NP20 5QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Bows & BasketsOther catering premises · NP20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
La PizzeriaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32A Clytha Park Road, Newport, South Wales · NP20 4NZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in NP20

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

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 522 real Food Standards Agency records for the NP20 postcode area, of which 453 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.