Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Flintshire
Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro 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 11 December 2025, 8 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Flintshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Flintshire ratings →
Address: Plas Yr Ywen The Bistro, 1 Plas Yr Ywen, Flintshire, CH8 7UF
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How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro among the 1,067 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 | 1,067 | 88% | ← Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roots and Wings Child Daycare Ltd Caring Premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Holywell Community Hospital Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2017 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Tak Bo Chinese Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Hole in the Wall Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Nexus Creative Spaces Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| The Holywell Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro
What is Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro 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 Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro last inspected?
Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 8 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 Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro?
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 Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,212 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Plas Yr Ywen, The Bistro 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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