What is the average food hygiene rating in Flintshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Flintshire is 4.83 out of 5, across 1,209 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Flintshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

87.7% of rated premises in Flintshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Flintshire 66 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Flintshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,060 food businesses in Flintshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.7% of the 1,209 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Flintshire have a low hygiene rating?

16 food businesses in Flintshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Flintshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Flintshire (1,292 establishments on record, 1,209 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Flintshire

In Flintshire, 87.7% of 1,209 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.83/5. These figures cover 1,292 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Flintshire has 1,060 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,209 rated premises (87.7%). 16 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

5★ share: 87.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.0 pp
National rank: 66 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Flintshire

5★ Very Good

1,060 (87.7%)

4★ Good

123 (10.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

10 (0.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (0.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 36 awaiting inspection and 47 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 36 awaiting inspection and 47 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Flintshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Flintshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Flintshire is 4.83 out of 5, across 1,209 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Flintshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 87.7% of rated premises in Flintshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Flintshire 66 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Flintshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,060 food businesses in Flintshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.7% of the 1,209 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Flintshire have a low hygiene rating?: 16 food businesses in Flintshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Flintshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Flintshire (1,292 establishments on record, 1,209 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Flintshire

CH7408 places · 86.1% 5★

Top-rated places in Flintshire

The Bridge InnPub/bar/nightclub · The Bridge Inn, Wrexham Road, Pontblyddyn, Flintshire · CH7 4HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Boars HeadPub/bar/nightclub · Boars Head, The Boars Head, 21 High Street, Flintshire · CH8 7TE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Roots and Wings Child Daycare LtdCaring Premises · Roots and Wings Child Daycare Ltd, Ysgol Y Fron Annexe, Halkyn Street, Flintshire · CH8 7TX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
T CakesOther catering premises · CH5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
PoundbakeryRetailers - other · Poundbakery, 6 High Street, Mold, Flintshire · CH7 1AZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Young FoundationsCaring Premises · LL12
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Glan Yr Afon InnPub/bar/nightclub · Glan Yr Afon Inn, Milwr, Holywell, Flintshire · CH8 8HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Fortune CookiesTakeaway/sandwich shop · Fortune Cookies, 3 Station Road, Queensferry, Flintshire · CH5 1SU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Korahi KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · Korahi Kitchen, 69 Wrexham Street, Mold, Flintshire · CH7 1HQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · Greggs, Unit A Flintshire Retail Park, Holywell Road, Flintshire · CH6 5GB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Mr P J MillingtonRetailers - other · Margaret Millington, Mold Market, High Street, Flintshire · CH7 1AZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Lucky TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · Lucky Takeaway, Lucky Take Away, 148 High Street Saltney, Flintshire · CH4 8SQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Flintshire

Harun'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · Haruns, 18 Church Street, Flint, Flintshire · CH6 5AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 February 2026
Buckley ExpressDistributors/Transporters · Buckley Express, 20 Chester Road, Buckley, Flintshire · CH7 3AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 May 2025
Buckley Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Buckley Kebab House, 1 The Precinct Way, Buckley, Flintshire · CH7 2EG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 March 2026
Hope Cottage Farm ShopRetailers - other · Hope Cottage Farm Shop, Hope Cottage, Main Road Broughton, Flintshire · CH4 0NN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 October 2025
The Royal OakPub/bar/nightclub · The Royal Oak, Greenfield Road, Greenfield, Flintshire · CH8 7QB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
Top ShopRetailers - other · Top Shop, Bryn Mawr Road, Holywell, Flintshire · CH8 7AP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 August 2025
Bridge InnPub/bar/nightclub · Bridge Inn, Chester Road, Sandycroft, Flintshire · CH5 2QN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 June 2025
Treuddyn ExpressRetailers - other · Treuddyn Express, Ffordd Y Llan, Treuddyn, Flintshire · CH7 4LN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,292 real Food Standards Agency records for Flintshire, of which 1,209 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.