Card Zone food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Monmouthshire
Card Zone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 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: 26 - 28 Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EE
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Card Zone 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% | ← Card Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Card Zone 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 Card Zone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOK Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Pizza Pazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Salt & Pepper Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bee Shop (The) Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Oxford Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Punch House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Card Zone
What is Card Zone's food hygiene rating?
Card Zone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Card Zone 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Card Zone last inspected?
Card Zone was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 Card Zone?
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 Card Zone compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Card Zone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Card Zone 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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