The Potters food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
The Potters 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 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 22-24 Upper Dock Street, Newport, South Wales, NP20 1DL
How it compares in Newport
That puts The Potters among the 903 places in Newport holding top marks, 78% 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 | 903 | 78% | ← The Potters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 The Potters 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 Potters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel Leisure Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Arcadia Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Ceylon M8 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Cake Box Manufacturers/packers | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Asaga Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Arcadia Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about The Potters
What is The Potters's food hygiene rating?
The Potters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 21 February 2024.
Is The Potters 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 Potters last inspected?
The Potters was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Potters?
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 The Potters compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and The Potters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects The Potters 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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Understanding this rating
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