The Burnt Sausage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Flintshire
The Burnt Sausage 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 January 2026, 5 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 Burnt Sausage, 4-6 High Street, Holywell, CH8 7LH
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Burnt Sausage 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 Burnt Sausage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Burnt Sausage 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 Burnt Sausage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MnS Late Shop Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2016 |
| Fu House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Holywell Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| The Old Wine Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Holywell Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 November 2024 |
| Talk of the Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Market Cross Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Feathers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The Burnt Sausage
What is The Burnt Sausage's food hygiene rating?
The Burnt Sausage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Burnt Sausage 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 The Burnt Sausage last inspected?
The Burnt Sausage was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Burnt Sausage?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Burnt Sausage compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Burnt Sausage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Burnt Sausage 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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