Palmer Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Monmouthshire
Palmer Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 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: Place de Cormeilles, High Street, Chepstow, NP16 5LH
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Palmer Centre 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% | ← Palmer Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Palmer Centre 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 Palmer Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontio Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Marmalade House Cafe & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| T G Jones Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Chepstow Methodist Church Other catering premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Chepstow Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Chepstow Masonic Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
Questions about Palmer Centre
What is Palmer Centre's food hygiene rating?
Palmer Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Palmer Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palmer Centre last inspected?
Palmer Centre was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Palmer Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Palmer Centre compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Palmer Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Palmer Centre 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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