Food Hygiene Ratings in Glesborg, Denmark

51 food businesses in Glesborg. 95.6% received the best smiley rating at their latest inspection.

51
Businesses
95.6%
Happy Smiley
1
Poor Ratings

Smiley distribution

Code 1 — happy95.6%43
Code 2 — straight mouth2.2%1
Code 3 — straight mouth0.0%0
Code 4 — sour2.2%1

Food hygiene in Glesborg is regulated by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) using the Smiley scheme (Smiley-ordningen). Denmark was the first country in the world to introduce mandatory food hygiene ratings in 2001. The current consumer-facing scheme uses a happy, straight-mouth, or sour smiley. The underlying source can retain numeric sanction codes, so this directory reports those source categories without presenting them as four current smiley levels.

In Glesborg, there are 51 food businesses covered by the Smiley scheme. In the March 14, 2026 source snapshot, 95.6% have code 1, corresponding to the best result. The former Elite Smiley programme is no longer a current award and is not used in these comparisons.

When eating out in Denmark, look for the smiley sticker displayed at the entrance. The most recent inspection result is always shown first. Danish food safety standards are among the highest in the world, and the transparency of the Smiley system gives consumers real power to make informed choices. All inspection reports are publicly available on the findsmiley.dk website.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Pizza GlesborgTorvet 84Jul 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many food businesses in Glesborg have a happy smiley?+

The source snapshot contains 43 food businesses in Glesborg with source code 1 (happy smiley), representing 95.6% of all rated establishments. A happy smiley means no issues were found during the most recent inspection.

What does an angry smiley mean for a food business in Glesborg?+

An angry smiley (rating 4) is the worst rating in the Danish Smiley system. It means critical problems were found during inspection, such as serious hygiene violations that could pose a risk to consumer health. The business must take immediate action to resolve the issues and will be re-inspected promptly.

How often are food businesses inspected in Glesborg?+

In Denmark, inspection frequency depends on the type and risk level of the business. Standard food businesses are inspected 1-3 times per year. Businesses with poor results are inspected more frequently. Inspection frequency is set by the authority and should be checked in current official guidance.

Data from official government food safety agencies