1861 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Monmouthshire
1861 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: Cross Ash, Nr Abergavenny, NP7 8PB
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so 1861 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% | ← 1861 | |
| 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 1861 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 1861, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Castle Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cross Ash Junior & Infants School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| H G Robinson and Sons Ltd Farmers/growers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| White Castle Gwindy Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| White Castle Vineyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Ladybirds at OLSM Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Hunters Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Old Rectory Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
Questions about 1861
What is 1861's food hygiene rating?
1861 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 3 July 2025.
Is 1861 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was 1861 last inspected?
1861 was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 1861?
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 1861 compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while 1861 holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects 1861 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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