Bells of St Marys food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
Bells of St Marys 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: Bells of St Marys, Bells Of St Marys, Mostyn Road Gronant, LL19 9TB
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Bells of St Marys 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% | ← Bells of St Marys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bells of St Marys 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 Bells of St Marys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| All About Kids Wales CIC Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Lobitos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Amber Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2016 |
| Beachcomber Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Bells of St Marys
What is Bells of St Marys's food hygiene rating?
Bells of St Marys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Bells of St Marys 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 Bells of St Marys last inspected?
Bells of St Marys was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Bells of St Marys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bells of St Marys compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bells of St Marys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Bells of St Marys 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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