Food Hygiene Ratings in Denbighshire

1,135 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 82.0% rated "very good".

1,135
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
13
Rated 0 or 1
82.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good82.0%813
Good11.5%114
Satisfactory4.8%48
Improvement Needed0.4%4
Major Improvement1.2%12
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28525.1%
Retailers - other20317.9%
Caring Premises13812.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12110.7%
Other catering premises1109.7%
School/college/university655.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub554.8%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho403.5%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 1,135 registered food businesses for Denbighshire. Of these, 992 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 13 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Prestatyn General Stores LtdLL19 9BB0Feb 06, 2026
Balmoral HouseLL18 3NG1Apr 29, 2026
Chilli PinkLL18 1SB1Jul 28, 2026
LondisLL19 8SS1Apr 30, 2026
Londis LocalLL18 1SR1Jun 24, 2026
Nisha SupershopLL18 4LT1Nov 10, 2025
Panda GardenLL15 1AH1Aug 05, 2026
Seven Oaks Garden CentreLL15 1NJ1Sep 10, 2026
The Chainbridge HotelLL20 8BS1Sep 18, 2025
The Corn MillLL20 8PN1Jul 02, 2026
The FfrithLL19 7UT1Aug 11, 2026
The New Inn - RhuddlanLL18 2TY1May 14, 2026
White Horse InnLL15 2RU1Jul 24, 2025
Micky’s Professional Catering CompanyLL18 1HX2Dec 09, 2025
PoundlandLL18 1TH2Feb 06, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Denbighshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 813 food businesses in Denbighshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.0% 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