The Paddock food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
The Paddock 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 23 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Paddock, Prestatyn, LL19 8NB
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Paddock 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 Paddock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Paddock 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 Paddock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meliden Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Cylch Y Llys Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Clwb Llanen Y Llys Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2016 |
| Daz’s Extravagant Cakes & Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Hai Tian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Fair Hotdogs Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Meliden CP School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about The Paddock
What is The Paddock's food hygiene rating?
The Paddock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 23 June 2025.
Is The Paddock 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 Paddock last inspected?
The Paddock was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 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 The Paddock?
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 Paddock compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Paddock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Paddock 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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