Home Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newport
Home Bargains holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 September 2016, more than 9 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: Newport Retail Park, Seven Stiles Avenue, Newport, NP19 4QR
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Home Bargains sits behind roughly 903 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ← Home Bargains | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Asda Living Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Cafe @ Tesco Extra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ava's Food Truck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Chai & Things Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Chartwells @ Lliswerry High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Home Bargains
What is Home Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Home Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport Council on 1 September 2016.
Is Home Bargains safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Home Bargains last inspected?
Home Bargains was last inspected on 1 September 2016, more than 9 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 Home Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Home Bargains compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Home Bargains holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Home Bargains 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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