Woodlands Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
Woodlands Tavern 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 22 October 2025, 8 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: The Woodland Tavern, Well Lane, Llanfair Discoed, NP16 6LX
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Woodlands Tavern 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% | ← Woodlands Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woodlands Tavern 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 Woodlands Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower House Farm Group Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| The Rock And Fountain Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Mathern Nursery @ Caerwent Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Regenerative Revolution - WAGYU BBQ UK Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| The Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Caerwent Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Tredegar Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 June 2025 |
| St Marys Rc Junior & Infants School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Woodlands Tavern
What is Woodlands Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Woodlands Tavern 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 Woodlands Tavern last inspected?
Woodlands Tavern was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Woodlands Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodlands Tavern compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Woodlands Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Woodlands Tavern 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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