The New Red Lantern food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Monmouthshire
The New Red Lantern holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: 180d Newport Road, Caldicot, NP26 4AA
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Red Lantern sits behind roughly 928 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ← The New Red Lantern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The New Red Lantern 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 The New Red Lantern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Chic O Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| The Dragonfly Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Co Operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 September 2024 |
| Severn View Social Club & Inst Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
| Caldi-tots Flying Start Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Castle Park Primary School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Caldicot Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
Questions about The New Red Lantern
What is The New Red Lantern's food hygiene rating?
The New Red Lantern has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Monmouthshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is The New Red Lantern safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The New Red Lantern last inspected?
The New Red Lantern was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 The New Red Lantern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Red Lantern compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while The New Red Lantern holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The New Red Lantern 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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