Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Denbighshire
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Denbighshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Denbighshire ratings →
Address: Ruthin Castle Hotel Castle Street, Ruthin, LL15 2NU
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How this rating has changed
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa among the 819 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 819 | 82% | ← Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 112 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa 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 Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2017 |
| Finns Fish And Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ruthin Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| John Jones And Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 September 2025 |
| The star Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nantclwyd y Dre Other catering premises | 224 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dinner Jackets Nottingham Mobile caterer | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Atlas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa
What is Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa's food hygiene rating?
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa last inspected?
Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa?
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 Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa compare to other places in Denbighshire?
82% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Ruthin Castle Hotel and Spa 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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