The Old Rectory food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Monmouthshire
The Old Rectory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 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: The Old Rectory, Llangattock Lingoed, Abergavenny, NP7 8RR
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts The Old Rectory among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← The Old Rectory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 The Old Rectory 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 Old Rectory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| White Castle Gwindy Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| White Castle Vineyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Kings Rest Care Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Meals Without Miles Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| H G Robinson and Sons Ltd Farmers/growers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Three Pools Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about The Old Rectory
What is The Old Rectory's food hygiene rating?
The Old Rectory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 6 March 2024.
Is The Old Rectory 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Rectory last inspected?
The Old Rectory was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Rectory?
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 The Old Rectory compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Rectory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects The Old Rectory 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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