The Garden Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wrexham
The Garden Shop 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 11 July 2022, more than 4 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: Shop Chirk Castle, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 5AE
How it compares in Wrexham
That puts The Garden Shop among the 1,123 places in Wrexham holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,123 | 96% | ← The Garden Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 36 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 The Garden Shop 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 The Garden Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirk Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Mcdonald's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Chirk Trout Farm Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about The Garden Shop
What is The Garden Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Garden Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wrexham Council on 11 July 2022.
Is The Garden Shop 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 The Garden Shop last inspected?
The Garden Shop was last inspected on 11 July 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wrexham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Garden Shop?
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 The Garden Shop compare to other places in Wrexham?
96% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Wrexham hold the top rating of 5, and The Garden Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wrexham Council inspects The Garden Shop 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Garden Shop is one of 40 rated food businesses in Chirk. See every hygiene rating in Chirk →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/
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