The Victoria food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
The Victoria 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: 12 Hereford Road, Abergavenny, NP7 5PR
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Victoria 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% | ← The Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Victoria 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 Victoria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Kath's Blooming Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Gateway Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Abergavenny Nursery Too! Caring Premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Dugout Cafebar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Anthony James Butchers Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Nuths Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Abergavenny Baker Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
Questions about The Victoria
What is The Victoria's food hygiene rating?
The Victoria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Victoria 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 The Victoria last inspected?
The Victoria was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Victoria?
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 The Victoria compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Victoria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Victoria 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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The Victoria is one of 256 rated food businesses in Abergavenny. See every hygiene rating in Abergavenny →
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