Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Monmouthshire
Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) 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 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Smeeden Hall, Osbaston Road, Monmouth, NP25 3AX
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) 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% | ← Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) 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 Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playworks Osbaston Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Osbaston CiW School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| HMSG - St Catherines West -Sixth Form School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Parade House Residential Home Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Monmouth Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Summit Supplements Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Full House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Misbah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)
What is Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)'s food hygiene rating?
Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) 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 Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) last inspected?
Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) 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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