The Derwen Den food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Monmouthshire
The Derwen Den holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: Pantypwyddyn, Little Mill, NP4 0UD
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Derwen Den sits behind roughly 928 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ← The Derwen Den | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Derwen Den 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 Derwen Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine and Michael John Limited Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Trealy Farm Charcuterie Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Monnow Valley Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| C J Copner Ice Cream Vans Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2023 |
Questions about The Derwen Den
What is The Derwen Den's food hygiene rating?
The Derwen Den has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Monmouthshire Council on 6 August 2025.
Is The Derwen Den safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Derwen Den last inspected?
The Derwen Den was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 The Derwen Den?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Derwen Den compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Derwen Den holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Derwen Den 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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