Bargain Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
Bargain Booze 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 8 May 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: Bargain Booze, 7 Halkyn Street, Holywell, CH8 7TX
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Bargain Booze 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% | ← Bargain Booze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tak Bo Chinese Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Hole in the Wall Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2017 |
| The Holywell Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Roots and Wings Child Daycare Ltd Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Local Convenience Store Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| M L Davies Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Coco Sweets & Chocolate Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
Questions about Bargain Booze
What is Bargain Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze last inspected?
Bargain Booze was last inspected on 8 May 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 Bargain Booze?
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 Bargain Booze compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Booze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Bargain Booze 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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