The Bellhanger food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
The Bellhanger 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 24 July 2024, 23 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: 9/10 St Marys Street, Chepstow, NP16 5EW
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Bellhanger 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% | ← The Bellhanger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Bellhanger 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 Bellhanger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Tell Me Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Il Fiore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Booze Corner + Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| LT16 @ The Lime Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Mango House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Beaufort Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Five Alls Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bellhanger
What is The Bellhanger's food hygiene rating?
The Bellhanger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 24 July 2024.
Is The Bellhanger 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 The Bellhanger last inspected?
The Bellhanger was last inspected on 24 July 2024, 23 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 Bellhanger?
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 The Bellhanger compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bellhanger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Bellhanger 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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