Food hygiene ratings in South Wales
There are 833 food businesses in South Wales with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Newport Council. A further 96 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in South Wales
74% of rated businesses in South Wales hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 19 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Newport as a whole, 78% of rated food businesses hold a 5. South Wales does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 546 | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 18% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in South Wales
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Sea Foods Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| Adelati Ltd Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 January 2025 |
| Baneswell Store Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Chilli Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| EKO Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2025 |
| Ha Long Bay Mini Mart Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| Mama T Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Result Plan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| SunBim Foods Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 July 2025 |
| The Chippy, Crispy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 September 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in South Wales
How many food businesses in South Wales have a hygiene rating?
833 food businesses in South Wales have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Newport Council. 737 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in South Wales?
74% of rated businesses in South Wales hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in South Wales?
19 food businesses in South Wales hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 9 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in South Wales?
Environmental health officers at Newport Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Newport
- Caerleon 34 places
- Rogerstone 32 places
- Newport Provisions Market 21 places
- Kingsway Centre 19 places
Food businesses in South Wales
- 2010 Halfway House 5 - Very good
- A J S Stores 5 - Very good
- ABC Supermarket 5 - Very good
- Able And Taste 4 - Good
- Acorns Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Acorns Nurseries Ltd 5 - Very good
- Adelati Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Agrahar Authentic Indian Foods 5 - Very good
- Al Madina Foodstore 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Albion Rovers FC 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Dock Convenience Store 4 - Good
- Alice Snack Bar 5 - Very good
- Alisha Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Alishas Fish Bar 4 - Good
- All Saints Community Church 5 - Very good
- Allt-yr-yn Lawn Tennis Club 4 - Good
- Allt-yr-yn Stores 4 - Good
- Alonzi And Sons 5 - Very good
- Always Community Collection Point 5 - Very good
- Anjum Spice Awaiting inspection
- Antalya 5 - Very good
- Apex (V S Stores) 5 - Very good
- Aramark @ CG Newport Campus Awaiting inspection
- Arcadia Cafe & Bistro 5 - Very good
- Arcadia Coffee House 5 - Very good
- Archway Court Day Nursery & Kids Club 5 - Very good
- Aria Care Home 5 - Very good
- Asaga Noodle Bar 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 833 businesses in South Wales. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.