The Central Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
The Central Hotel 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
The rating dates from 19 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 Central Hotel, Wetherspoons, 2-4 Chester Road West Shotton, CH5 1BX
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Central Hotel among the 1,061 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 | 1,061 | 88% | ← The Central Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 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 The Central Hotel 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 Central Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Just a Newsagents Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2018 |
| Bethany Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Sayers Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Jim's Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Head Chef Cafe and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Lera Mini Market Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Clwyd Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2018 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
Questions about The Central Hotel
What is The Central Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Central Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 19 January 2026.
Is The Central Hotel 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 The Central Hotel last inspected?
The Central Hotel was last inspected on 19 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 Central Hotel?
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 The Central Hotel compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Central Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Central Hotel 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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