Chapter 36 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newport
Chapter 36 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 24 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Charles Street, Newport, South Wales, NP20 1JU
How it compares in Newport
That puts Chapter 36 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% | ← Chapter 36 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Chapter 36 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 Chapter 36, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asaga Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cake Box Manufacturers/packers | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Bubble Trouble Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2018 |
| Bar Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bucovina Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bailey's Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
Questions about Chapter 36
What is Chapter 36's food hygiene rating?
Chapter 36 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Chapter 36 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 Chapter 36 last inspected?
Chapter 36 was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Chapter 36?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chapter 36 compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Chapter 36 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Chapter 36 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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