MA Somerton Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newport
MA Somerton Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: 26 Somerton Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 8LD
How it compares in Newport
That puts MA Somerton Fish Bar 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% | ← MA Somerton Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 MA Somerton Fish Bar 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 MA Somerton Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| CBK Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Apex (V S Stores) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2014 |
| Beechwood Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2014 |
| Chixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Agrahar Authentic Indian Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| ABC Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Always Community Collection Point Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about MA Somerton Fish Bar
What is MA Somerton Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
MA Somerton Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 23 January 2026.
Is MA Somerton Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was MA Somerton Fish Bar last inspected?
MA Somerton Fish Bar was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 MA Somerton Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MA Somerton Fish Bar compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and MA Somerton Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects MA Somerton Fish Bar 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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