Ruperra Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
Ruperra Arms 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: 73 Caerphilly Road, Newport, South Wales, NP10 8LJ
How it compares in Newport
That puts Ruperra Arms 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% | ← Ruperra Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ruperra Arms 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 Ruperra Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassaleg Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Cefn Wood Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Congregational Chapel Rhiwderin Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| Deliserve Ltd (NX 007) Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Cedric John & Sons Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
Questions about Ruperra Arms
What is Ruperra Arms's food hygiene rating?
Ruperra Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Ruperra Arms 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 Ruperra Arms last inspected?
Ruperra Arms was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Ruperra Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ruperra Arms compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Ruperra Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Ruperra Arms 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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