Wye Valley Meadery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Monmouthshire
Wye Valley Meadery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 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: Unit 5F Castleway Ind Estate, Caldicot, NP26 5PR
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Wye Valley Meadery 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% | ← Wye Valley Meadery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wye Valley Meadery 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 Wye Valley Meadery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Kitchen Mobile caterer | 200 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| Marky Marks Mobile Butchers Mobile caterer | 207 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 June 2026 |
| Caldicot Castle AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2024 |
| Zulu Alpha Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Lockwood Haulage Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Mark and Pauls Butchers Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Marks Mobile Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Fresh Food Event Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Wye Valley Meadery
What is Wye Valley Meadery's food hygiene rating?
Wye Valley Meadery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Wye Valley Meadery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wye Valley Meadery last inspected?
Wye Valley Meadery was last inspected on 29 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 Wye Valley Meadery?
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 Wye Valley Meadery compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wye Valley Meadery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Wye Valley Meadery 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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