The Black Bear Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Monmouthshire
The Black Bear Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: Clytha Road, Trostrey Common, NP15 1JN
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Black Bear Inn among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← The Black Bear Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 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 The Black Bear Inn 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 The Black Bear Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Gwair Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mr Chris Jones Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Eriskay Residential Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Indian Empire Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Shirenewton Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Sodexo @ BAE Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| New Hall Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Black Bear Inn
What is The Black Bear Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Black Bear Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 5 September 2025.
Is The Black Bear Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Bear Inn last inspected?
The Black Bear Inn was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Bear Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Bear Inn compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Bear Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Black Bear Inn 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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