Jim Oliver Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Newport
Jim Oliver Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Jim Oliver Butchers was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Newport score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newport ratings →
Address: 126 Chepstow Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 8EF
How this rating has changed
Jim Oliver Butchers has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newport
That puts Jim Oliver Butchers among the 898 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 | 898 | 78% | ← Jim Oliver Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 215 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 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 Jim Oliver Butchers 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 Jim Oliver Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| ABC Supermarket Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2026 |
| Agrahar Authentic Indian Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| BP Foods Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Chixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Basirs Bakery Newport Manufacturers/packers | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Busy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chicken Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Jim Oliver Butchers
What is Jim Oliver Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Jim Oliver Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Jim Oliver Butchers 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jim Oliver Butchers last inspected?
Jim Oliver Butchers was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jim Oliver Butchers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jim Oliver Butchers compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,144 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Jim Oliver Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Jim Oliver Butchers 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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