Boars Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
Boars Head 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
This is a fresh result: Boars Head was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Boars Head, The Boars Head, 21 High Street, CH8 7TE
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Boars Head 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% | ← Boars Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Boars Head 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 Boars Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Cross Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Fu House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Holywell Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 November 2024 |
| Dannys Deli Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Yufresh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Talk of the Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| MnS Late Shop Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2016 |
Questions about Boars Head
What is Boars Head's food hygiene rating?
Boars Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Boars Head 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 Boars Head last inspected?
Boars Head was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Boars Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boars Head compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Boars Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Boars Head 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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