The Somerset Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
The Somerset Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: Dingestow, Monmouth, NP25 4BP
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Somerset Arms sits behind roughly 799 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ← The Somerset Arms | |
| 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 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 The Somerset Arms 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 Somerset Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Square Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Sticky Fingers Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Evans Of Monmouth Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Haberdashers Monmouth School St Catherine East (For Girls) School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Monnow Vale Health & Social Care Facility Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Osbaston Church in Wales School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Somerset Arms
What is The Somerset Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Somerset Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Somerset Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Somerset Arms last inspected?
The Somerset Arms was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Somerset Arms?
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 The Somerset Arms compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Somerset Arms holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Somerset Arms 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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