Clarke's Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Monmouthshire
Clarke's Butchers 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 1, 38 Newport Road, Caldicot, NP26 4BQ
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Clarke's Butchers among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← Clarke's Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 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 Clarke's Butchers 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 Clarke's Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baguette Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Chef's Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 April 2026 |
| One Stop Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Crossway Town Nursery Caring Premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Caldicot Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 November 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 41 yards away | Exempt | |
| Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Caldicot Methodist Church Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Clarke's Butchers
What is Clarke's Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Clarke's Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Clarke's Butchers 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 Clarke's Butchers last inspected?
Clarke's Butchers was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clarke's Butchers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clarke's Butchers compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Clarke's Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Clarke's Butchers 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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