Valley Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Denbighshire
Valley Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Square, Corwen, LL21 0DE
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Valley Spice 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% | ← Valley Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Valley Spice 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 Valley Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pethau Tlws Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Parry's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2025 |
| Gerrards Manufacturers/packers | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Owain Glyndwr Hotel Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Corwen Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| Yum Yum's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2023 |
| G R Evans & Company Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Corwen Day Nursery Caring Premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Valley Spice
What is Valley Spice's food hygiene rating?
Valley Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Valley Spice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valley Spice last inspected?
Valley Spice was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Valley Spice?
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 Valley Spice compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Valley Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Valley Spice 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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