Bassaleg Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newport
Bassaleg Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: Post Office At, 34 Caerphilly Road, Newport, NP10 8LE
How it compares in Newport
That puts Bassaleg Post Office among the 905 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 | 905 | 78% | ← Bassaleg Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bassaleg Post Office 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 Bassaleg Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Wood Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Cedric John & Sons Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Chartwells @ Glasllwch Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Congregational Chapel Rhiwderin Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
Questions about Bassaleg Post Office
What is Bassaleg Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Bassaleg Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Bassaleg Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bassaleg Post Office last inspected?
Bassaleg Post Office was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Bassaleg Post Office?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bassaleg Post Office compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Bassaleg Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Bassaleg Post Office 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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