Hay! Espresso food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Newport
Hay! Espresso holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 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: Ty Coch Farm, Coast Road, St Brides Wentlooge, NP10 8SR
How it compares in Newport
That puts Hay! Espresso among the 905 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 | 905 | 78% | ← Hay! Espresso | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 198 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 Hay! Espresso 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 Hay! Espresso, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree Farm Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 February 2026 |
| Y Maerun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Pentwyn House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Lucky No 7 Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Village Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Clares Homebakes Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Country Fresh Eggs (NX011) Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Hay! Espresso
What is Hay! Espresso's food hygiene rating?
Hay! Espresso has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Hay! Espresso 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hay! Espresso last inspected?
Hay! Espresso was last inspected on 12 June 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 Hay! Espresso?
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 Hay! Espresso compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Hay! Espresso is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Hay! Espresso 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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