Mega Bazaar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newport
Mega Bazaar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 July 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: 143 - 144 Commercial Road, Newport, South Wales, NP20 2PJ
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Mega Bazaar sits behind roughly 1,077 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 905 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ← Mega Bazaar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 197 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mega Bazaar 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 Mega Bazaar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Carrot Top Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Asia Halal Food Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Alisha Convenience Store Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Brew & Bites Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd (Asda Newport Pillgwenlly) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Mega Bazaar
What is Mega Bazaar's food hygiene rating?
Mega Bazaar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newport Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Mega Bazaar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mega Bazaar last inspected?
Mega Bazaar was last inspected on 3 July 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 Mega Bazaar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mega Bazaar compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Mega Bazaar holds a 3. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Mega Bazaar 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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