Old Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
Old Nags Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 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: Granville Street, Monmouth, NP25 3DR
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Old Nags Head 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% | ← Old Nags Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Nags Head 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 Old Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| St James St Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Monmouth Comprehensive School School/college/university | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Monmouth Baptist Church Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Malthouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| The Griffin Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Monmouth Rowing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Old Nags Head
What is Old Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
Old Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Old Nags Head 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Nags Head last inspected?
Old Nags Head was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 Old Nags Head?
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 Old Nags Head compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Old Nags Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Old Nags Head 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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