SAI Food and Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
SAI Food and Wines holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 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: SAI Food and Wines, 8 Thornfield Avenue, Connahs Quay, CH5 4HX
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts SAI Food and Wines 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% | ← SAI Food and Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 SAI Food and Wines 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 SAI Food and Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Local Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Caffinaafi (The VC Hub) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| New City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Connahs Quay Civic Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Nanny Biscuit Pantry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Diyar Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| BALKAN shop and BBQ Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about SAI Food and Wines
What is SAI Food and Wines's food hygiene rating?
SAI Food and Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 22 September 2025.
Is SAI Food and Wines 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SAI Food and Wines last inspected?
SAI Food and Wines was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 SAI Food and Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 SAI Food and Wines compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and SAI Food and Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects SAI Food and Wines 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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