Maindee Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newport
Maindee Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 9 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 Livingstone Place, Newport, South Wales, NP19 8EY
How it compares in Newport
That puts Maindee Fish Bar among the 905 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 | 905 | 78% | ← Maindee Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 197 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 Maindee 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 Maindee Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basirs Bakery Newport Manufacturers/packers | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| BP Foods Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| ABC Supermarket Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Busy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Agrahar Authentic Indian Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Casnewydd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Chixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Maindee Fish Bar
What is Maindee Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Maindee Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Maindee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maindee Fish Bar last inspected?
Maindee Fish Bar was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 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 Maindee 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 Maindee Fish Bar compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Maindee Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Maindee 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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