What is the average food hygiene rating in Denbighshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Denbighshire is 4.69 out of 5, across 1,015 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Denbighshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

80.6% of rated premises in Denbighshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Denbighshire 175 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Denbighshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

818 food businesses in Denbighshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.6% of the 1,015 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Denbighshire have a low hygiene rating?

23 food businesses in Denbighshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Denbighshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Denbighshire (1,150 establishments on record, 1,015 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

GeraEats / Food hygiene ratings / Denbighshire

Food Hygiene Ratings in Denbighshire

In Denbighshire, 80.6% of 1,015 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.69/5. These figures cover 1,150 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Denbighshire has 818 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,015 rated premises (80.6%). 23 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 80.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +0.9 pp
National rank: 175 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Denbighshire

5★ Very Good

818 (80.6%)

4★ Good

118 (11.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

56 (5.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (0.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

14 (1.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.3%)

Plus 97 awaiting inspection and 38 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 97 awaiting inspection and 38 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Denbighshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Denbighshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Denbighshire is 4.69 out of 5, across 1,015 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Denbighshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 80.6% of rated premises in Denbighshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Denbighshire 175 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Denbighshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 818 food businesses in Denbighshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.6% of the 1,015 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Denbighshire have a low hygiene rating?: 23 food businesses in Denbighshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Denbighshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Denbighshire (1,150 establishments on record, 1,015 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Denbighshire

Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 - 41 High Street, Prestatyn, Denbighshire · LL19 9AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Yummy kitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 95 Rhyl Coast Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire · LL18 3PW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Cylch A Ti a FI GwyddelwernCaring Premises · Community Centre, Gwyddelwern, Corwen, Denbighshire · LL21 9DH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Bryn Derwen Residential Care HomeCaring Premises · Bryn Derwen Bryn Gobaith, St Asaph, Denbighshire · LL17 0DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 May 2026
Dyserth Care The Old ManorCaring Premises · The Old Manor Waterfall Road, Dyserth, Rhyl, Denbighshire · LL18 6DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 May 2026
Gorwel NewyddRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gorwel Newydd 76 - 82 West Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 May 2026
Plas Y Mor Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Plas Y Mor Nursing Home 30 - 31 East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire · LL18 3AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 May 2026
St Davids Residential Care HomeCaring Premises · St Davids Residential Home 36 East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire · LL18 3AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 May 2026
The Old DeaneryCaring Premises · The Olde Deanery Rest Home Deans Walk, St Asaph, Denbighshire · LL17 0NE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 May 2026
Cylch Meithrin Hadau'r NantCaring Premises · Ysgol Twm Or Nant Rhyl Road, Denbigh, Denbighshire · LL16 3DP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Denbigh CastleRetailers - other · Denbigh Castle Castle Hill, Denbigh, Denbighshire
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Kens Fish And ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 Bridge Street, Denbigh, Denbighshire · LL16 3TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Denbighshire

Simply fish and chipsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 36 Tynewydd Road, Rhyl · LL18 3SP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2026
Zozan Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 36-38 Vale Road, Rhyl · LL18 2BU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
Prestatyn General Stores LtdRetailers - other · 26 High Street, Prestatyn · LL19 9BB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
White Horse InnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · White Horse Inn, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Ruthin, Denbighshire · LL15 2RU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
Balmoral HouseCaring Premises · Balmoral House 22 - 24 Queens Walk, Rhyl, Denbighshire · LL18 3NG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
Priory House LtdCaring Premises · 61 - 63 Gronant Road, Prestatyn, Denbighshire · LL19 9LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2026
The Chainbridge HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chain Bridge Hotel, Berwyn, Llangollen, Denbighshire · LL20 8BS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 September 2025
Tai Wing ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Rhyl Road, Denbigh, Denbighshire · LL16 3DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

Own a food business in Denbighshire?

These listings are claimable. Claim your business to manage its GeraEats profile, accept online orders and reach more local customers.

Claim your listing on GeraEats

Other local authorities

Across the Gera ecosystem

GeraEats restaurants — order from kitchens in Denbighshire with live tracking.
GeraHome — book vetted local service providers.
GeraCompliance — food safety and regulatory checks for businesses.

Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,150 real Food Standards Agency records for Denbighshire, of which 1,015 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.