The Cob and Pen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
The Cob and Pen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cob and Pen was inspected on 12 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: 143 High Street, Rhyl, LL18 1UF
How this rating has changed
The Cob and Pen was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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
That puts The Cob and Pen 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% | ← The Cob and Pen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Cob and Pen 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 Cob and Pen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2022 |
| Front Room & Late Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2020 |
| Clwyd Chambers Ltd Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2018 |
| Flowertops Florist Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Heron Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
| Holy Trinity Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cob and Pen
What is The Cob and Pen's food hygiene rating?
The Cob and Pen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 12 August 2026.
Is The Cob and Pen 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cob and Pen last inspected?
The Cob and Pen was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Cob and Pen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cob and Pen compare to other places in Denbighshire?
82% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cob and Pen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Cob and Pen 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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The Cob and Pen 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 →
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