McLeans Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
McLeans Pub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: McLeans Pub, Chemistry Lane, Sandycroft, CH5 2DA
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts McLeans Pub 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% | ← McLeans Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 McLeans Pub 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 McLeans Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Food Company Ltd Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| David Joinson Quality Meats and Sons Ltd. Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Key Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Grahams Estates Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Indian Saffron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about McLeans Pub
What is McLeans Pub's food hygiene rating?
McLeans Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 12 May 2026.
Is McLeans Pub 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McLeans Pub last inspected?
McLeans Pub was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 McLeans Pub?
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 McLeans Pub compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and McLeans Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects McLeans Pub 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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