The Sorbus Tree food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Denbighshire
The Sorbus Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 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: Unit 4 Birch House Business Park Hen Lon Parcwr, Ruthin, LL15 1NA
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Sorbus Tree 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 Sorbus Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sorbus Tree 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 Sorbus Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surdeig Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 26 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Mill Childcare Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Canolfan Awelon Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2017 |
| Chain & Sprocket Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Seven Oaks Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2024 |
| Red Dragon Dispense Distributors/Transporters | 300 yards away | Exempt | |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Sorbus Tree
What is The Sorbus Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Sorbus Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Sorbus Tree 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sorbus Tree last inspected?
The Sorbus Tree was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 Sorbus Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Sorbus Tree compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Sorbus Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Sorbus Tree 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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