Food Hygiene Ratings in Denbighshire

1,135 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.0% rated "very good".

1,135
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
20
Rated 0 or 1
80.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good80.0%810
Good11.2%113
Satisfactory6.4%65
Improvement Needed0.4%4
Major Improvement1.8%18
Urgent Improvement0.2%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28825.4%
Retailers - other20418.0%
Caring Premises14012.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12110.7%
Other catering premises11510.1%
School/college/university645.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub564.9%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho423.7%

Food hygiene ratings in Denbighshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Denbighshire currently has 1,135 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,012 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 80.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 20 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Prestatyn General Stores LtdLL19 9BB0Feb 06, 2026
Zozan Kebab HouseLL18 2BU0Nov 26, 2025
ChopsticksLL20 8RU1Sep 10, 2025
Kens Fish And ChipsLL16 3TF1May 21, 2025
Lyons Robin Hood Holiday Camp (Food Outlets)LL18 3UU1Oct 20, 2025
Midshire Signature Services LtdLL16 3AT1Jan 13, 2026
Nisha SupershopLL18 4LT1Nov 10, 2025
No11LL15 1DH1Oct 16, 2025
Priory House LtdLL19 9LU1Jan 27, 2026
RHYL KEBAB HOUSELL18 1SS1Jun 25, 2025
Ruthin tandooriLL15 1AS1Jun 05, 2025
Star Chippy and GrillLL18 6AB1Nov 18, 2025
Street PotLL18 1SE1Dec 03, 2025
Tai Wing ExpressLL16 3DN1Jun 25, 2025
The Chainbridge HotelLL20 8BS1Sep 18, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Denbighshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 810 food businesses in Denbighshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Denbighshire?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Denbighshire?+

Inspection frequency in Denbighshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies