Bab Haus Mex food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newport
Bab Haus Mex holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2024, more than 2 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: Food Stall FC0.05, Newport Provisions Market, High Street, NP20 1DD
How it compares in Newport
That puts Bab Haus Mex among the 905 places in Newport holding top marks, 78% 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 | 905 | 78% | ← Bab Haus Mex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 197 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 Very 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 Bab Haus Mex 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 Bab Haus Mex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bangkok Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Ceylon M8 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Academy & Market Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Burger Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Arcadia Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Arcadia Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Carousel Leisure Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
Questions about Bab Haus Mex
What is Bab Haus Mex's food hygiene rating?
Bab Haus Mex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Bab Haus Mex 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bab Haus Mex last inspected?
Bab Haus Mex was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bab Haus Mex?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bab Haus Mex compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Bab Haus Mex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Bab Haus Mex 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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