The Big Covert Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
The Big Covert Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2023, more than 3 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: Ty Isa, Eryrys, Mold, CH7 4DD
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Big Covert Cafe among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← The Big Covert Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Big Covert Cafe 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 Big Covert Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| The Druid Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Ysgol Bro Famau Breakfast And Afternoon Club Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2016 |
| Ysgol Bro Fammau - Llanferres School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| RhiBees Childminding Service Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Valley Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Ysgol Bro Famau - Llanarmon Yn Ial Site School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Penny on the move Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about The Big Covert Cafe
What is The Big Covert Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Big Covert Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 9 June 2023.
Is The Big Covert Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big Covert Cafe last inspected?
The Big Covert Cafe was last inspected on 9 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Big Covert Cafe?
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 Big Covert Cafe compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Big Covert Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Big Covert Cafe 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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