Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Newport
Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: Castle Farm, Bishton Road, Bishton, NP18 2DZ
How it compares in Newport
That puts Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) 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% | ← Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) 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 Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Farm Dairy Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Castle Farm Dairy (Ice Cream) Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Starlet Farming Ltd @ Castle Farm Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Iscoed Tafarn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2014 |
| Llanmartin Indian Takeaway & Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2015 |
| Good Choice Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Birchgrove Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod)
What is Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod)'s food hygiene rating?
Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) last inspected?
Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) 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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