The Millstone food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Flintshire
The Millstone 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 March 2025, 15 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 Millstone, Millstone Inn, Hawarden Road Penyffordd, CH4 0JE
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Millstone 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 Millstone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Millstone 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 Millstone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemoleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Red Lion Inn & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Stepping Stones Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Mrs G Waring Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2016 |
Questions about The Millstone
What is The Millstone's food hygiene rating?
The Millstone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Millstone 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 Millstone last inspected?
The Millstone was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Millstone?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Millstone compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Millstone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Millstone 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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