The Welsh Harp food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
The Welsh Harp holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 13 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: The Welsh Harp, Welsh Harp Inn, Prince of Wales Avenue, CH6 5JU
How it compares in Flintshire
In Flintshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Welsh Harp sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ← The Welsh Harp | |
| 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 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 Welsh Harp 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 Welsh Harp, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Bear Towers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Wing Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ming Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Blacks Pies Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Crescent Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Flint Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Welsh Harp
What is The Welsh Harp's food hygiene rating?
The Welsh Harp has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Flintshire Council on 13 June 2023.
Is The Welsh Harp 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Welsh Harp last inspected?
The Welsh Harp was last inspected on 13 June 2023, more than 3 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 The Welsh Harp?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Welsh Harp compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Welsh Harp holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Welsh Harp 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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