John's Meat Market food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Newport
John's Meat Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer 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
This rating dates from 16 June 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 111-112 Commercial Street, Newport, South Wales, NP20 1LW
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so John's Meat Market sits behind roughly 1,076 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← John's Meat Market | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 John's Meat Market 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 John's Meat Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucovina Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bar Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bubble Trouble Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2018 |
| Chapter 36 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cake Box Manufacturers/packers | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Asaga Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
Questions about John's Meat Market
What is John's Meat Market's food hygiene rating?
John's Meat Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newport Council on 16 June 2025.
Is John's Meat Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer 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 John's Meat Market last inspected?
John's Meat Market was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John's Meat Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John's Meat Market compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while John's Meat Market holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects John's Meat Market 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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