The Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
The Village Store 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 25 February 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: The Village Store, Mancot Lane, Mancot, CH5 2AH
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Village Store among the 1,061 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 | 1,061 | 88% | ← The Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 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 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 Village Store 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 Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arj Food and Wine Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Daleside Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Key Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Corporate Food Company Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| David Joinson Quality Meats and Sons Ltd. Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aston Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| McLeans Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Village Store
What is The Village Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 25 February 2022.
Is The Village Store 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 Village Store last inspected?
The Village Store was last inspected on 25 February 2022, more than 4 years 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 The Village Store?
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 Village Store compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Village Store 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
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