Abbeyfield food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Flintshire
Abbeyfield holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Abbeyfield, Abbeyfield House, Lon Y Becws, CH6 5AS
How it compares in Flintshire
In Flintshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Abbeyfield sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ← Abbeyfield | |
| 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 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 Abbeyfield 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 Abbeyfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | Exempt | |
| Church Street News Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Sandwiched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2025 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Flint Masonic Building Ltd Other catering premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 194 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Lunch Box Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Abbeyfield
What is Abbeyfield's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Flintshire Council on 1 June 2023.
Is Abbeyfield safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbeyfield last inspected?
Abbeyfield was last inspected on 1 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Abbeyfield?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbeyfield compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, while Abbeyfield holds a 4. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Abbeyfield 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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