Visitor Information Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wrexham
Visitor Information Centre 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 6 March 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: Chester Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BB
How it compares in Wrexham
That puts Visitor Information Centre 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% | ← Visitor Information Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Visitor Information 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 Visitor Information Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alticcio Wine Store Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| A Marubbi and son Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Dead Good Scran Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Carolines Viennese Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bank Street Social Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| CarniBoar Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Candylicious Sweets Wrexham Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Courtyard Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Visitor Information Centre
What is Visitor Information Centre's food hygiene rating?
Visitor Information Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wrexham Council on 6 March 2023.
Is Visitor Information Centre 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 Visitor Information Centre last inspected?
Visitor Information Centre was last inspected on 6 March 2023, more than 3 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 Visitor Information Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Visitor Information Centre compare to other places in Wrexham?
96% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Wrexham hold the top rating of 5, and Visitor Information Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wrexham Council inspects Visitor Information 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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Understanding this rating
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