G & R Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
G & R Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 May 2024, more than 2 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: G & R Newsagents, Newsagents, 294 High Street Connahs Quay, CH5 4DP
How it compares in Flintshire
In Flintshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so G & R Newsagents sits behind roughly 1,061 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,061 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ← G & R Newsagents | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 G & R Newsagents 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 G & R Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Biscuit Pantry Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| More Local Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Quay Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| New City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Smash Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Red Hall Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Diyar Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about G & R Newsagents
What is G & R Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
G & R Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Flintshire Council on 23 May 2024.
Is G & R Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was G & R Newsagents last inspected?
G & R Newsagents was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 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 G & R Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does G & R Newsagents compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, while G & R Newsagents holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects G & R Newsagents 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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