FR Kennedy and Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
FR Kennedy and Son 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: FR Kennedy and Son, 9 Bryn Y Gwynt, Holywell, CH8 7BX
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts FR Kennedy and Son 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% | ← FR Kennedy and Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 FR Kennedy and Son 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 FR Kennedy and Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Local Shop Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Ltd School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2017 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Hole in the Wall Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Tak Bo Chinese Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| The Holywell Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Roots and Wings Child Daycare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about FR Kennedy and Son
What is FR Kennedy and Son's food hygiene rating?
FR Kennedy and Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 17 September 2025.
Is FR Kennedy and Son 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 FR Kennedy and Son last inspected?
FR Kennedy and Son was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 FR Kennedy and Son?
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 FR Kennedy and Son compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and FR Kennedy and Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects FR Kennedy and Son 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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