Chilli Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newport
Chilli Express holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 May 2026, 3 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Newport score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newport ratings →
Address: 12 Risca Road, Newport, South Wales, NP20 4JW
How it compares in Newport
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 1,144 rated places in Newport score this low, about one in 143. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 898 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Chilli Express | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 215 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Chilli Express the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chilli Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh House Nursery Caring Premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Caerleon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Abbyfield House Glengariff Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2017 |
| Ashton Park Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Belle Vue Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Bailey's Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
| Arcadia Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Burger Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Chilli Express
What is Chilli Express's food hygiene rating?
Chilli Express has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newport Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Chilli Express safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chilli Express last inspected?
Chilli Express was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 3 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 Chilli Express?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chilli Express compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,144 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Chilli Express holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Chilli Express 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newport, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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