Food Hygiene Ratings in Denbighshire

1,152 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.9% rated "very good".

1,152
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
14
Rated 0 or 1
80.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good80.9%816
Good11.6%117
Satisfactory5.6%56
Improvement Needed0.6%6
Major Improvement1.3%13
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen29125.3%
Retailers - other20718.0%
Caring Premises13912.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12310.7%
Other catering premises11610.1%
School/college/university665.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub574.9%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho413.6%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,152 registered food businesses for Denbighshire. Of these, 1,009 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 14 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Prestatyn General Stores LtdLL19 9BB0Feb 06, 2026
Balmoral HouseLL18 3NG1Apr 29, 2026
ChopsticksLL20 8RU1Sep 10, 2025
LondisLL19 8SS1Apr 30, 2026
Lyons Robin Hood Holiday Camp (Food Outlets)LL18 3UU1Oct 20, 2025
Nisha SupershopLL18 4LT1Nov 10, 2025
North Wales Bowls CentreLL19 7YA1Apr 23, 2026
Priory House LtdLL19 9LU1Jan 27, 2026
Ruthin tandooriLL15 1AS1Jun 05, 2025
Tai Wing ExpressLL16 3DN1Jun 25, 2025
The Chainbridge HotelLL20 8BS1Sep 18, 2025
The Little GatitoLL18 3BU1May 28, 2025
The New Inn - RhuddlanLL18 2TY1May 14, 2026
White Horse InnLL15 2RU1Jul 24, 2025
Micky’s Professional Catering CompanyLL18 1HX2Dec 09, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Denbighshire have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 816 food businesses in Denbighshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.9% 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