Haywain food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
Haywain 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 22 September 2025, 9 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: Sandy Lane, Caldicot, NP26 4NE
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Haywain 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% | ← Haywain | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Haywain 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 Haywain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossway Nursery Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Ysgol y Ffin School/college/university | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| The Mini Market Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2026 |
| Lite Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
| Caldicot Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
| Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Haywain
What is Haywain's food hygiene rating?
Haywain has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Haywain 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 Haywain last inspected?
Haywain was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Haywain?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haywain compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while Haywain holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Haywain 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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