Blacks Pies Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Flintshire
Blacks Pies Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: Blacks Pies Ltd, 48a Chester Road, Flint, CH6 5DT
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Blacks Pies Ltd among the 1,062 places in Flintshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,062 | 88% | ← Blacks Pies Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 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 Blacks Pies Ltd 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 Blacks Pies Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Flint Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ming Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Raj Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Wong Kwok Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Teddy Bear Towers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Aldi Flint Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
Questions about Blacks Pies Ltd
What is Blacks Pies Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Blacks Pies Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Blacks Pies Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blacks Pies Ltd last inspected?
Blacks Pies Ltd was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blacks Pies Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Blacks Pies Ltd compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Blacks Pies Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Blacks Pies Ltd 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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