Pen And Wig food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
Pen And Wig 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 1JD
How it compares in Newport
That puts Pen And Wig 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% | ← Pen And Wig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pen And Wig 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 Pen And Wig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bailey's Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Arcadia Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Carousel Leisure Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Burger Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Academy & Market Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
Questions about Pen And Wig
What is Pen And Wig's food hygiene rating?
Pen And Wig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Pen And Wig 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 Pen And Wig last inspected?
Pen And Wig was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Pen And Wig?
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 Pen And Wig compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Pen And Wig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Pen And Wig 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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