Mar Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wrexham
Mar Shop 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 October 2023, 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: 21 King Street, Wrexham, LL11 1HG
How it compares in Wrexham
That puts Mar Shop among the 1,123 places in Wrexham holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,123 | 96% | ← Mar Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 36 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 Mar Shop 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 Mar Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cozy Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Caprinos pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adferiad Soup Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Anna's Bakery Taste of Ukraine Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Central Kebab and pizza house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Mar Shop
What is Mar Shop's food hygiene rating?
Mar Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wrexham Council on 25 October 2023.
Is Mar Shop 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 Mar Shop last inspected?
Mar Shop was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wrexham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mar Shop?
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 Mar Shop compare to other places in Wrexham?
96% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Wrexham hold the top rating of 5, and Mar Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wrexham Council inspects Mar Shop 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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