Ember Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Ember Lounge 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: 34 West Parade, Rhyl, LL18 1HF
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Ember Lounge 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% | ← Ember Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ember Lounge 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 Ember Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ember burger bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cafe N Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2016 |
| Ellis's Bar - Wet Sales Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2016 |
| Gk Convenience Store Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2016 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Babyccino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Godfathers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Coltmans Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Ember Lounge
What is Ember Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Ember Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Ember Lounge 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 Ember Lounge last inspected?
Ember Lounge was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Ember Lounge?
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 Ember Lounge compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ember Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Ember Lounge 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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