The Mess Tin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Flintshire
The Mess Tin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: The Mess Tin, Outpost Paintball, Moor Lane Higher Kinnerton, CH4 9AQ
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Mess Tin 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 Mess Tin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Mess Tin 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 Mess Tin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Kinnerton Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about The Mess Tin
What is The Mess Tin's food hygiene rating?
The Mess Tin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 20 June 2025.
Is The Mess Tin 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mess Tin last inspected?
The Mess Tin was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 The Mess Tin?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mess Tin compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Mess Tin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Mess Tin 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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