Shotton Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
Shotton Food Centre 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 8 September 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: Shotton Food Centre, 40 Chester Road West, Shotton, CH5 1BY
How it compares in Flintshire
In Flintshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Shotton Food Centre 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% | ← Shotton Food Centre | |
| 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 Shotton Food Centre 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 Shotton Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Shotton Pizza and Kebab Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Savers Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Clwyd Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2018 |
| Clever Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Lera Mini Market Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cylch Shotton Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2015 |
Questions about Shotton Food Centre
What is Shotton Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Shotton Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Flintshire Council on 8 September 2023.
Is Shotton Food Centre 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 Shotton Food Centre last inspected?
Shotton Food Centre was last inspected on 8 September 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 Shotton Food Centre?
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 Shotton Food Centre compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, while Shotton Food Centre holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Shotton Food Centre 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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