Golden Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Monmouthshire
Golden Fish Bar 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 19 December 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
92% of rated food businesses in Monmouthshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Monmouthshire ratings →
Address: The Old Farm Shopping Centre, 1 Denbigh Drive, Thornwell, NP16 5TY
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Golden Fish Bar among the 785 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 79% 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 | 785 | 79% | ← Golden Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 114 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 Golden Fish Bar 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 Golden Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Wye Valley Country Store Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Chepstow Rugby Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| OCS Food Company Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Two Brewers Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Pembroke Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Little Acorns Playgroup @ Burnt Barn Social Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Golden Fish Bar
What is Golden Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Golden Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 19 December 2024.
Is Golden Fish Bar 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 Golden Fish Bar last inspected?
Golden Fish Bar was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 20 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 Golden Fish Bar?
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 Golden Fish Bar compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
79% of the 991 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Golden Fish Bar 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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