The Crown and Liver food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
The Crown and Liver holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Crown and Liver, Crown & Liver Inn, The Highway Hawarden, CH5 3DN
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Crown and Liver among the 1,061 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 | 1,061 | 88% | ← The Crown and Liver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 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 The Crown and Liver 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 Crown and Liver, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwyd Bakeries Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Highway Playdays Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Hawarden Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Aston Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Deeside Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Daleside Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Fox and Grapes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about The Crown and Liver
What is The Crown and Liver's food hygiene rating?
The Crown and Liver has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 28 January 2025.
Is The Crown and Liver 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown and Liver last inspected?
The Crown and Liver was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months 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 The Crown and Liver?
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 Crown and Liver compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown and Liver is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Crown and Liver 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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