The Old Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Monmouthshire
The Old Shop 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 18 September 2023, 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: High Street, Raglan, NP15 2DY
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Old Shop 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% | ← The Old Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Old Shop 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 The Old Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort Raglan Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Raglan Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
| Ship Inn (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| N S James Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Raglan Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Raglan CIW VC Primary School School/college/university | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Puddle Ducks Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The Old Shop
What is The Old Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Old Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 18 September 2023.
Is The Old Shop 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 The Old Shop last inspected?
The Old Shop was last inspected on 18 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Old Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Shop compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Old Shop 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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