Ego Groes Wen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newport
Ego Groes Wen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2026, 5 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Newport score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newport ratings →
Address: Groes Wen Inn, Chepstow Road, Newport, NP26 3AD
How this rating has changed
Ego Groes Wen was re-inspected on 7 April 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 April 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newport
That puts Ego Groes Wen among the 898 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 | 898 | 78% | ← Ego Groes Wen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 215 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 Ego Groes Wen 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 Ego Groes Wen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penhow Village Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2017 |
| Three Elephants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| St Peters Hospital Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| The Rock And Fountain Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Little Caercilyn Flower Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Ty Crud-Y-Gan Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Wentwood Court Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Ego Groes Wen
What is Ego Groes Wen's food hygiene rating?
Ego Groes Wen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Ego Groes Wen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ego Groes Wen last inspected?
Ego Groes Wen was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 5 months 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 Ego Groes Wen?
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 Ego Groes Wen compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,144 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Ego Groes Wen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Ego Groes Wen 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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