The Rock And Fountain Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newport
The Rock And Fountain 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 2 March 2026, 4 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: Rock And Fountain Inn, Chepstow Road, Newport, NP26 3AD
How it compares in Newport
That puts The Rock And Fountain Inn 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% | ← The Rock And Fountain Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 The Rock And Fountain 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 Rock And Fountain Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ego Groes Wen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Penhow Village Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2017 |
| Lower House Farm Group Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Woodlands Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Three Elephants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Regenerative Revolution - WAGYU BBQ UK Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Magor Services (Rontec) Garage Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about The Rock And Fountain Inn
What is The Rock And Fountain Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Rock And Fountain Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Rock And Fountain 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 Rock And Fountain Inn last inspected?
The Rock And Fountain Inn was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 The Rock And Fountain Inn?
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 The Rock And Fountain Inn compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and The Rock And Fountain Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects The Rock And Fountain 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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