Mas Bazaar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newport
Mas Bazaar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 January 2024, more than 2 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: Isca House, Tredegar Street, Newport, NP20 2BE
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Mas Bazaar sits behind roughly 1,077 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 905 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ← Mas Bazaar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 198 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mas Bazaar 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 Mas Bazaar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd (Asda Newport Pillgwenlly) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Asia Halal Food Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Antalya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bragu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Carrot Top Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Bucovina Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Mas Bazaar
What is Mas Bazaar's food hygiene rating?
Mas Bazaar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newport Council on 15 January 2024.
Is Mas Bazaar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mas Bazaar last inspected?
Mas Bazaar was last inspected on 15 January 2024, more than 2 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 Mas Bazaar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mas Bazaar compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Mas Bazaar holds a 3. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Mas Bazaar 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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