Nest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Nest holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 October 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.
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: 8 Clwyd Street, Ruthin, LL15 1HW
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Nest sits behind roughly 818 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 818 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 112 | 11% | ← Nest | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 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 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 Nest 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 Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poppy & Peggy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Kaffee Häus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Jacques Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Naturally Ethical Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 February 2023 |
| Castlebell News Agents Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2015 |
| Atlas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Nest
What is Nest's food hygiene rating?
Nest has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Nest safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nest last inspected?
Nest was last inspected on 31 October 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 Nest?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nest compare to other places in Denbighshire?
82% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Nest holds a 4. 112 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Nest 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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Nest is one of 115 rated food businesses in Ruthin. See every hygiene rating in Ruthin →
Denbighshire inspects and rates 1,158 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Denbighshire →
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