Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Flintshire
Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: Caffinaafi (The VC Hub), Fron Road, Connahs Quay, CH5 4PJ
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) 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% | ← Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) 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 Caffinaafi (The VC Hub), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diyar Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| New City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Connahs Quay Civic Hall Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| More Local Express Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| BALKAN shop and BBQ Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Nanny Biscuit Pantry Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| GO GO Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Caffinaafi (The VC Hub)
What is Caffinaafi (The VC Hub)'s food hygiene rating?
Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) last inspected?
Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Caffinaafi (The VC Hub)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) 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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