Flynns Port in the Storm LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cheshire West and Chester
Flynns Port in the Storm LTD holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the supermarket that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Flynns Port in the Storm LTD was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7A Rivington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0AW
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
A 2 is rare: only 32 of 2,666 rated places in Cheshire West and Chester score this low, about one in 83. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,137 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 312 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ← Flynns Port in the Storm LTD | |
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 307 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Flynns Port in the Storm LTD the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Flynns Port in the Storm LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Doughnutology Manufacturers/packers | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Farm Foods Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Daily Bread Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Dominik Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Flynns Port in the Storm LTD
What is Flynns Port in the Storm LTD's food hygiene rating?
Flynns Port in the Storm LTD has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Flynns Port in the Storm LTD safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Flynns Port in the Storm LTD last inspected?
Flynns Port in the Storm LTD was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Flynns Port in the Storm LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flynns Port in the Storm LTD compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,666 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while Flynns Port in the Storm LTD holds a 2. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Flynns Port in the Storm LTD 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cheshire West and Chester, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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