Bukka Bites food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newport
Bukka Bites holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 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: 144 Lower Dock Street, Newport, South Wales, NP20 1EE
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Bukka Bites sits behind roughly 903 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ← Bukka Bites | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bukka Bites 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 Bukka Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bucovina Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bubble Trouble Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2018 |
| Castle Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Chapter 36 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cake Box Manufacturers/packers | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Asaga Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Bukka Bites
What is Bukka Bites's food hygiene rating?
Bukka Bites has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Bukka Bites safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bukka Bites last inspected?
Bukka Bites was last inspected on 20 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 Bukka Bites?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bukka Bites compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Bukka Bites holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Bukka Bites 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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