The Victoria Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newport
The Victoria Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 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: 179 Caerleon Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 7FX
How it compares in Newport
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,157 rated places in Newport score this low, about one in 116. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Victoria Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 The Victoria Inn the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Victoria Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alonzi And Sons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Caerleon Road Post Office & Shop Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| Archway Court Day Nursery & Kids Club Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Busy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chartwells @ St Julians Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Beechwood Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2014 |
| Basirs Bakery Newport Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Chicky Friday's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Victoria Inn
What is The Victoria Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Victoria Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newport Council on 6 March 2025.
Is The Victoria Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Victoria Inn last inspected?
The Victoria Inn was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 The Victoria Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Victoria Inn compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while The Victoria Inn holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects The Victoria 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newport, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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