Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newport
Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 18 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.
Address: 139 Caerleon Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 7FW
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza sits behind roughly 905 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 905 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ← Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza 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 Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon Road Post Office & Shop Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| Alonzi And Sons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Archway Court Day Nursery & Kids Club Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Busy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Basirs Bakery Newport Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Casnewydd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chartwells @ St Julians Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza
What is Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza last inspected?
Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Mirchi Indian Takeaway Newport And RA Smash Burger & Pizza 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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