The Blue Lion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
The Blue Lion 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 13 June 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: Blue Lion Inn, Cwm, Rhyl, LL18 5SG
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Blue Lion 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 Blue Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blue Lion 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 Blue Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiraddug - Dyserth CP School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Hiraddug Childcare Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Uthai Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Dyserth Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Frankies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The New Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Bodrhyddan Hall Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2016 |
Questions about The Blue Lion
What is The Blue Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 13 June 2024.
Is The Blue Lion 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 The Blue Lion last inspected?
The Blue Lion was last inspected on 13 June 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 The Blue Lion?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Lion compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Blue Lion 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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