The Yacht Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
The Yacht Inn 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 8 December 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: The Yacht Inn, Yacht Inn, 291 Chester Road Oakenholt, CH6 5SE
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Yacht Inn 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 Yacht Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Yacht Inn 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 Yacht Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Day Nursery Caring Premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Wing Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Welsh Harp Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2023 |
| Teddy Bear Towers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ming Sing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Blacks Pies Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Crescent Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Yacht Inn
What is The Yacht Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Yacht Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 8 December 2023.
Is The Yacht Inn 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 Yacht Inn last inspected?
The Yacht Inn was last inspected on 8 December 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 The Yacht Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Yacht Inn compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Yacht Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Yacht Inn 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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