The Boat Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
The Boat Inn 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: The Boat Inn, The Back, Chepstow, NP16 5HH
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Boat 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 Boat 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 Boat 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 Boat Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Panevino Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Chepstow Tourist Information Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| St Johns On The Hill School School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Tell Me Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Il Fiore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Parsons Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Bellhanger Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about The Boat Inn
What is The Boat Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Boat Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The Boat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boat Inn last inspected?
The Boat Inn was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Boat 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 Boat Inn compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Boat Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Boat 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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