Mr R A Brookes food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Monmouthshire
Mr R A Brookes 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
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 15 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: Panta Farm, Devauden Chepstow, NP16 6PS
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Mr R A Brookes among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← Mr R A Brookes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Mr R A Brookes 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 Mr R A Brookes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devauden Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Hood Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| The Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2025 |
| St Tewdrics House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Wye Valley Vegan Ltd Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| David Morris Wines Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Abbey Mill Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Mr R A Brookes
What is Mr R A Brookes's food hygiene rating?
Mr R A Brookes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Mr R A Brookes 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 Mr R A Brookes last inspected?
Mr R A Brookes was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr R A Brookes?
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 Mr R A Brookes compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mr R A Brookes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Mr R A Brookes 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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