Mwch at the Goytre Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
Mwch at the Goytre Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: The Goytre Arms, Star Road, NP4 0AH
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Mwch at the Goytre Arms sits behind roughly 799 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ← Mwch at the Goytre Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Mwch at the Goytre 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 Mwch at the Goytre Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goytre Fawr Jnr & Infts School School/college/university | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Aderyn Elysium Healthcare Caring Premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Goytre Stores Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Goytre Chippy & Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| C J Copner Ice Cream Vans Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2023 |
| Monnow Valley Cider Manufacturers/packers | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Trealy Farm Charcuterie Manufacturers/packers | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Goytre Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Mwch at the Goytre Arms
What is Mwch at the Goytre Arms's food hygiene rating?
Mwch at the Goytre Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Mwch at the Goytre Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mwch at the Goytre Arms last inspected?
Mwch at the Goytre Arms was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Mwch at the Goytre Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mwch at the Goytre Arms compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mwch at the Goytre Arms holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Mwch at the Goytre 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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