Gwent Beekeepers CIO food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Monmouthshire
Gwent Beekeepers CIO holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Holden Apiary and Study Centre, Old Llanover Road, Llanfair Kilgeddin, NP7 9DY
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Gwent Beekeepers CIO 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% | ← Gwent Beekeepers CIO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gwent Beekeepers CIO 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 Gwent Beekeepers CIO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Gwair Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mr Chris Jones Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Foxhunter Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Black Bear Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Nantyderry Honey Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Craft Renaissance Farm Shop and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| Alex Jones Fruit and Veg Distributors/Transporters | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Clytha Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Gwent Beekeepers CIO
What is Gwent Beekeepers CIO's food hygiene rating?
Gwent Beekeepers CIO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 15 July 2022.
Is Gwent Beekeepers CIO 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gwent Beekeepers CIO last inspected?
Gwent Beekeepers CIO was last inspected on 15 July 2022, more than 4 years 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 Gwent Beekeepers CIO?
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 Gwent Beekeepers CIO compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gwent Beekeepers CIO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Gwent Beekeepers CIO 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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