Barnabas Arts House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newport
Barnabas Arts House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 March 2019, more than 7 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: Hall, Barnabus House, New Ruperra Street, NP20 2BB
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Barnabas Arts House sits behind roughly 905 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 905 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ← Barnabas Arts House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 198 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Barnabas Arts House 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 Barnabas Arts House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd (Asda Newport Pillgwenlly) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bragu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Castle Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Asia Halal Food Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Bucovina Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bar Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Barnabas Arts House
What is Barnabas Arts House's food hygiene rating?
Barnabas Arts House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport Council on 20 March 2019.
Is Barnabas Arts House 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barnabas Arts House last inspected?
Barnabas Arts House was last inspected on 20 March 2019, more than 7 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 Barnabas Arts House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Barnabas Arts House compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Barnabas Arts House holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Barnabas Arts House 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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