Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newport
Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: Malpas Court, Oliphant Circle, Newport, NP20 6AD
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe sits behind roughly 903 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ← Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe | |
| 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 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 Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe 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 Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells @ Malpas Court Primary School School/college/university | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Charlies 1922 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Chartwells @ Newport High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bettws Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Brynglas Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Chartwells @ Monnow Infants School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Chartwells @ Monnow Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bettws Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2023 |
Questions about Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe
What is Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe 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 Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe last inspected?
Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Malpas Court Cwrt Cafe 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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