The Church House Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
The Church House Inn 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 7 March 2017, more than 9 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: Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street, Newport, NP20 2DP
How it compares in Newport
That puts The Church House Inn 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% | ← The Church House Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Church House Inn 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 Church House Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot Top Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Alisha Convenience Store Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Antalya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Asia Halal Food Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Brew & Bites Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bragu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Church House Inn
What is The Church House Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Church House Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 7 March 2017.
Is The Church House Inn 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 The Church House Inn last inspected?
The Church House Inn was last inspected on 7 March 2017, more than 9 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 The Church House Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Church House Inn compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and The Church House Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects The Church House Inn 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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