The Market Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
The Market Cross 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: The Market Cross, 9-11 High Street, Holywell, CH8 7LA
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Market Cross 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% | ← The Market Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Market Cross 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 Market Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 November 2024 |
| Talk of the Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| MnS Late Shop Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2016 |
| Fu House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Burnt Sausage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Old Wine Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
Questions about The Market Cross
What is The Market Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Market Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 7 May 2025.
Is The Market Cross 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 Market Cross last inspected?
The Market Cross was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 The Market Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Market Cross compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Market Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Market Cross 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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The Market Cross is one of 36 rated food businesses in Holywell. See every hygiene rating in Holywell →
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