The Hive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newport
The Hive 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 28 October 2025, 8 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.
Address: 10 Stow Hill, Newport, South Wales, NP20 1JB
How it compares in Newport
That puts The Hive 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% | ← The Hive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hive 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 The Hive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Arcadia Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Burger Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Academy & Market Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Carousel Leisure Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Ceylon M8 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Bailey's Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
Questions about The Hive
What is The Hive's food hygiene rating?
The Hive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 28 October 2025.
Is The Hive 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 The Hive last inspected?
The Hive was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 The Hive?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Hive compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and The Hive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects The Hive 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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