Naturally Ethical food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Naturally Ethical holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 February 2023, more than 3 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: London House 13 St Peters Square, Ruthin, LL15 1AA
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Naturally Ethical sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ← Naturally Ethical | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Naturally Ethical 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 Naturally Ethical, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Kaffee Häus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2024 |
| Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poppy & Peggy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Jacques Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castlebell News Agents Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2015 |
| Chatwins Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Naturally Ethical
What is Naturally Ethical's food hygiene rating?
Naturally Ethical has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Denbighshire Council on 14 February 2023.
Is Naturally Ethical safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Naturally Ethical last inspected?
Naturally Ethical was last inspected on 14 February 2023, more than 3 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 Naturally Ethical?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Naturally Ethical compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Naturally Ethical holds a 3. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Naturally Ethical 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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