Bar Code food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newport
Bar Code 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
This rating dates from 7 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Pod, Rodney Road, Newport, NP19 0AD
How it compares in Newport
That puts Bar Code 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% | ← Bar Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bar Code 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 Bar Code, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Bangkok Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Carousel Leisure Other catering premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Bab Haus Mex Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Ceylon M8 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Casnewydd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Academy & Market Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
Questions about Bar Code
What is Bar Code's food hygiene rating?
Bar Code has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Bar Code 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 Bar Code last inspected?
Bar Code was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Bar Code?
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 Bar Code compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Code is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Bar Code 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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