Riverbanc food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Riverbanc holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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: 9 Bridge Street, Llangollen, LL20 8PF
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Riverbanc 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% | ← Riverbanc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Riverbanc 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 Riverbanc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bensons Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| Zingiber Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2014 |
| Three Eagles Mediterranean Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Medicine Garden Llangollen, CIC Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Little Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bistro Lafant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2025 |
| Gales Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Castle Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about Riverbanc
What is Riverbanc's food hygiene rating?
Riverbanc has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Riverbanc 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverbanc last inspected?
Riverbanc was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Riverbanc?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverbanc compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Riverbanc is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Riverbanc 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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