Old Barn Inn

Newport

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

Old Barn Inn scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 16 February 2026 by Newport.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Old Barn Inn, from November 2018 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Old Barn Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for Old Barn Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
29 November 2018	5 / 5	Very good
16 February 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

Old Barn Inn in Newport has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Old Barn Inn,
Magor Road,
Newport,
South Wales,
NP18 2EB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Old Barn Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Old Barn Inn?

Food hygiene at Old Barn Inn is inspected by Newport, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.newport.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Old Barn Inn

What is Old Barn Inn’s food hygiene rating?

Old Barn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 February 2026.

When was Old Barn Inn last inspected?

Old Barn Inn was last inspected by Newport on 16 February 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.