Fish Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Fish Shack 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
This is a fresh result: Fish Shack was inspected on 2 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Denbighshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Denbighshire ratings →
Address: Rhyl Arena East Parade, Rhyl, LL18 3AF
How this rating has changed
Fish Shack was re-inspected on 2 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Fish Shack among the 819 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 819 | 82% | ← Fish Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 112 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 54 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fish Shack 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 Fish Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 Restaurant/Terrace (Rhyl Pavilion) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Dolanog Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bron Haul Care Home Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Highfield Park Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2016 |
| Holy Trinity Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Blossom & Bloom Well-being Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| HOXA Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
Questions about Fish Shack
What is Fish Shack's food hygiene rating?
Fish Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 2 August 2026.
Is Fish Shack 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 Fish Shack last inspected?
Fish Shack was last inspected on 2 August 2026, a month 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 Fish Shack?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fish Shack compare to other places in Denbighshire?
82% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fish Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Fish Shack 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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Fish Shack is one of 352 rated food businesses in Rhyl. See every hygiene rating in Rhyl →
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