Iscoed Tafarn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
Iscoed Tafarn 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 4 December 2014, more than 11 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: Underwood Social Club, Birch Grove, Llanmartin, NP18 2HW
How it compares in Newport
That puts Iscoed Tafarn 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% | ← Iscoed Tafarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Iscoed Tafarn 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 Iscoed Tafarn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Choice Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Llanmartin Indian Takeaway & Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2015 |
| Birchgrove Stores Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Old Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Castle Farm Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Castle Farm Dairy (Caterpod) Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Castle Farm Dairy (Ice Cream) Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Iscoed Tafarn
What is Iscoed Tafarn's food hygiene rating?
Iscoed Tafarn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 4 December 2014.
Is Iscoed Tafarn 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 Iscoed Tafarn last inspected?
Iscoed Tafarn was last inspected on 4 December 2014, more than 11 years 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 Iscoed Tafarn?
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 Iscoed Tafarn compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Iscoed Tafarn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Iscoed Tafarn 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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