Hereford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
Hereford Arms 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 30 November 2015, more than 10 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: 37 Hereford Street, Newport, South Wales, NP19 8DT
How it compares in Newport
That puts Hereford Arms 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% | ← Hereford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hereford Arms 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 Hereford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basirs Bakery Newport Manufacturers/packers | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Busy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Casnewydd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Archway Court Day Nursery & Kids Club Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| ABC Supermarket Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| BP Foods Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Agrahar Authentic Indian Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Hereford Arms
What is Hereford Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hereford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newport Council on 30 November 2015.
Is Hereford Arms 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 Hereford Arms last inspected?
Hereford Arms was last inspected on 30 November 2015, more than 10 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 Hereford Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hereford Arms compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, and Hereford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Hereford Arms 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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