The Vale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
The Vale 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 28 April 2022, more than 4 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: 120 - 122 Vale Road, Rhyl, LL18 2PD
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Vale 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% | ← The Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Vale 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 Vale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barratts Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Emmanuel C P School/college/university | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Fullaflavourz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bees Knees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Aslan's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Christchurch CP School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Vale
What is The Vale's food hygiene rating?
The Vale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 28 April 2022.
Is The Vale 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 The Vale last inspected?
The Vale was last inspected on 28 April 2022, more than 4 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 The Vale?
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 The Vale compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Vale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Vale 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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Understanding this rating
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The Vale is one of 351 rated food businesses in Rhyl. See every hygiene rating in Rhyl →
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