Victoria Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newport
Victoria Grocery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 2024, 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: 32 Malpas Road, Newport, South Wales, NP20 5PA
How it compares in Newport
That puts Victoria Grocery among the 903 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 | 903 | 78% | ← Victoria Grocery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 Victoria Grocery 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 Victoria Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Community Church Other catering premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Aria Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bangkok Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bar Code Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Bab Haus Mex Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Best Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Brynglas Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about Victoria Grocery
What is Victoria Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Victoria Grocery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Victoria Grocery last inspected?
Victoria Grocery was last inspected on 4 April 2024, 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 Victoria Grocery?
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 Victoria Grocery compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria Grocery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Victoria Grocery 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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