Roberts Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
Roberts Newsagent 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 30 August 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: Roberts Newsagent, A Roberts, 36 High Street, CH8 7LH
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Roberts Newsagent 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% | ← Roberts Newsagent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Roberts Newsagent 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 Roberts Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yufresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Dannys Deli Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Coco Sweets & Chocolate Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| M L Davies Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Local Convenience Store Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Holywell Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Roberts Newsagent
What is Roberts Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Roberts Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 30 August 2023.
Is Roberts Newsagent 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 Roberts Newsagent last inspected?
Roberts Newsagent was last inspected on 30 August 2023, 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 Roberts Newsagent?
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 Roberts Newsagent compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Roberts Newsagent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Roberts Newsagent 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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