Arj Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
Arj Food and Wine 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 7 July 2025, 12 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: Arj Food and Wine, 1 Ash Lane, Mancot, CH5 2BR
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Arj Food and Wine 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% | ← Arj Food and Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Arj Food and Wine 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 Arj Food and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daleside Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Key Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hawarden Park Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2019 |
| Eden Ecommerce ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Corporate Food Company Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| David Joinson Quality Meats and Sons Ltd. Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Aston Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about Arj Food and Wine
What is Arj Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
Arj Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 7 July 2025.
Is Arj Food and Wine 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 Arj Food and Wine last inspected?
Arj Food and Wine was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 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 Arj Food and Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Arj Food and Wine compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Arj Food and Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Arj Food and Wine 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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