Occasions food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
Occasions holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Castle Street, Llangollen, LL20 8NU
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Occasions 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% | ← Occasions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Occasions 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 Occasions, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Cream N Candy Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2016 |
| Castle Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Gerrards Manufacturers/packers | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| S & G Bistro & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 December 2024 |
| The Courtyard Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Fouzi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| Llangollen Oggie Shop & Fine Foods Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Occasions
What is Occasions's food hygiene rating?
Occasions has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 6 January 2020.
Is Occasions 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Occasions last inspected?
Occasions was last inspected on 6 January 2020, more than 6 years 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 Occasions?
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 Occasions compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Occasions is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Occasions 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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Occasions is one of 98 rated food businesses in Llangollen. See every hygiene rating in Llangollen →
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