Gita Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newport
Gita Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 163 - 165 Chepstow Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 8GH
How it compares in Newport
That puts Gita Stores among the 905 places in Newport holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 905 | 78% | ← Gita Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 197 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Gita Stores none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Gita Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Agrahar Authentic Indian Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| ABC Supermarket Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| BP Foods Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Basirs Bakery Newport Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Chicken Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Beechwood Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2014 |
Questions about Gita Stores
What is Gita Stores's food hygiene rating?
Gita Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 10 February 2018.
Is Gita Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gita Stores last inspected?
Gita Stores was last inspected on 10 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gita Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gita Stores compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Gita Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Gita Stores and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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