Minstrels food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
Minstrels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Station Road, Caerleon, Newport, NP18 1NH
How it compares in Newport
That puts Minstrels among the 903 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 | 903 | 78% | ← Minstrels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 Minstrels 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 Minstrels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon Cherubs Caring Premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Caerleon House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Caerleon Village Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chartwells @ Charles Williams Church In Wales School School/college/university | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caerleon Community Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Caerleon Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2015 |
| Coffiology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Aspens @ Caerleon Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about Minstrels
What is Minstrels's food hygiene rating?
Minstrels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Minstrels 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minstrels last inspected?
Minstrels was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months 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 Minstrels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Minstrels compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Minstrels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Minstrels 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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Understanding this rating
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