The Leyland Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
The Leyland Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: Leyland Arms, Llanelidan, Ruthin, LL15 2PT
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Leyland Arms sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← The Leyland Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Leyland Arms 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 The Leyland Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cae Main Shepherds Huts Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Canolfan Cae Cymro & Siop Y Fro Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2015 |
| Miri Meithrin Day Nursery Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Fox And Hounds Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2025 |
| Ruthin-Pwllglas Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2016 |
| The Old Rectory Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2014 |
| Llanbenwch Cyf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bradwest Free Range Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
Questions about The Leyland Arms
What is The Leyland Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Leyland Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Leyland Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Leyland Arms last inspected?
The Leyland Arms was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 The Leyland Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Leyland Arms compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Leyland Arms holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Leyland Arms 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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