Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Denbighshire
Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Rhos Street School Ffordd Glasdir, Ruthin, LL15 1QQ
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ← Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhos Street Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| Little Acorns Ruthin Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 December 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Strand Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2024 |
| Dyffryn Service Station Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| SGN Retail Ruthin Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street
What is Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street last inspected?
Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street is one of 113 rated food businesses in Ruthin. See every hygiene rating in Ruthin →
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