The Carpenter's Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
The Carpenter's Arms 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 15 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: Church Road, Llanishen, NP16 6QH
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Carpenter's Arms 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 Carpenter's Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Carpenter's Arms 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 Carpenter's Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wye Valley Vegan Ltd Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2025 |
| Busy Bodies Nursery Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Playworks Trellech School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Trellech School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Trellech Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Mr R A Brookes Manufacturers/packers | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about The Carpenter's Arms
What is The Carpenter's Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Carpenter's Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Carpenter's Arms 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 The Carpenter's Arms last inspected?
The Carpenter's Arms was last inspected on 15 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 The Carpenter's Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Carpenter's Arms compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Carpenter's Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Carpenter's Arms 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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