Nags Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
Nags Head 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: Twyn Square, Usk, NP15 1BH
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Nags Head 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% | ← Nags Head 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| N D Lewis & Son Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Castle Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Usk Traditional Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Three Salmons Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| White Hare Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Usk Food Kitchen Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Mad Platter Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Little Explorers Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Nags Head Inn
What is Nags Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
Nags Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Nags Head 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 Nags Head Inn last inspected?
Nags Head Inn was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 Nags Head 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nags Head Inn compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Nags Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Nags Head 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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