Midshire Signature Services food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Midshire Signature Services 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 21 May 2024, more than 2 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: Llys Awelon School Road, Ruthin
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Midshire Signature Services 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% | ← Midshire Signature Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Midshire Signature Services 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 Midshire Signature Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2017 |
| Dolwen Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Ffrindiau Bach After School Club Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Plas Pigot Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2015 |
| Denbigh High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Siop Y Parc Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2015 |
| Denbigh Infirmary Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Townsend Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Midshire Signature Services
What is Midshire Signature Services's food hygiene rating?
Midshire Signature Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Midshire Signature Services 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 Midshire Signature Services last inspected?
Midshire Signature Services was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 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 Midshire Signature Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Midshire Signature Services compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Midshire Signature Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Midshire Signature Services 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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