Food Hygiene Ratings in Valby, Denmark

502 food businesses in Valby. 96.8% received the best smiley rating at their latest inspection.

502
Businesses
96.8%
Happy Smiley
5
Poor Ratings

Smiley distribution

Code 1 — happy96.8%430
Code 2 — straight mouth2.0%9
Code 3 — straight mouth0.0%0
Code 4 — sour1.1%5

Food hygiene in Valby 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 Valby, there are 502 food businesses covered by the Smiley scheme. In the July 26, 2026 source snapshot, 96.8% 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 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Lagona BageriÅlholmvej 134Apr 24, 2026
Hero Denmark ApSKirsten Walthers Vej 8A 14May 21, 2026
emmerysTrekronergade 147B4May 11, 2026
Nam namGammel Køge Landevej 22S4Jul 03, 2026
Eventure 2023 ApSGammel Køge Landevej 1174Jun 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 430 food businesses in Valby with source code 1 (happy smiley), representing 96.8% of all rated establishments. A happy smiley means no issues were found during the most recent inspection.

What does a sour smiley mean for a food business in Valby?+

A sour smiley is the poorest result in Denmark's current consumer-facing Smiley scheme. It indicates that the authority found serious non-compliance and may have issued an injunction, prohibition or fine. Check the linked official inspection report for the exact finding and current status.

How often are food businesses inspected in Valby?+

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