The Royal Albert Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
The Royal Albert Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 July 2023, 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: Royal Albert Inn, 1 - 3 Albert Avenue, Newport, NP19 8FF
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Albert Inn sits behind roughly 903 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ← The Royal Albert Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Royal Albert Inn 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 Royal Albert Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Supermarket Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Agrahar Authentic Indian Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| BP Foods Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Basirs Bakery Newport Manufacturers/packers | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Busy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chicken Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about The Royal Albert Inn
What is The Royal Albert Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Albert Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport Council on 28 July 2023.
Is The Royal Albert Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Albert Inn last inspected?
The Royal Albert Inn was last inspected on 28 July 2023, 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 The Royal Albert Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Albert Inn compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Albert Inn holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects The Royal Albert Inn 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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