St. Joseph’s Convent food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torfaen
St. Joseph’s Convent holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very 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: 2-4 The Highway, New Inn, NP4 0PW
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts St. Joseph’s Convent among the 511 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 511 | 72% | ← St. Joseph’s Convent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 St. Joseph’s Convent 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 St. Joseph’s Convent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodie Shack & Deli Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| BAMA Europa UK Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cupcakes 'N' Dinosaurs Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bite Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Gofal Teg Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cyfeillion Bach Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about St. Joseph’s Convent
What is St. Joseph’s Convent's food hygiene rating?
St. Joseph’s Convent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 20 June 2024.
Is St. Joseph’s Convent 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St. Joseph’s Convent last inspected?
St. Joseph’s Convent was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St. Joseph’s Convent?
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 St. Joseph’s Convent compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and St. Joseph’s Convent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects St. Joseph’s Convent 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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