Londis Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Londis Local holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Denbighshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Denbighshire ratings →
Address: 57 Water Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SR
How this rating has changed
Londis Local has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 24 June 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
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
A 1 is rare: only 12 of 1,003 rated places in Denbighshire score this low, about one in 84. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 819 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 112 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Londis Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Londis Local the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Londis Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gk Convenience Store Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2016 |
| Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2016 |
| Godfathers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Coltmans Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cafe N Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Go Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Ember burger bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Londis Local
What is Londis Local's food hygiene rating?
Londis Local has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Denbighshire Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Londis Local safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Londis Local last inspected?
Londis Local was last inspected on 24 June 2026, 2 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 Londis Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis Local compare to other places in Denbighshire?
82% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Londis Local holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Londis Local 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Londis Local and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Denbighshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Londis Local is one of 352 rated food businesses in Rhyl. See every hygiene rating in Rhyl →
Denbighshire inspects and rates 1,158 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Denbighshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/
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