Storm in a Teacup food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Storm in a Teacup 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: Ffordd Las Community Centre Ffordd Las, Rhyl, LL18 2EB
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Storm in a Teacup sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← Storm in a Teacup | |
| 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 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 Storm in a Teacup 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 Storm in a Teacup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ffordd Las Community Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2014 |
| Christchurch CP School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Good News Church Other catering premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| Emmanuel C P School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Aslan's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Fullaflavourz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Fieldsports Equipe Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
Questions about Storm in a Teacup
What is Storm in a Teacup's food hygiene rating?
Storm in a Teacup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Storm in a Teacup 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 Storm in a Teacup last inspected?
Storm in a Teacup was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Storm in a Teacup?
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 Storm in a Teacup compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Storm in a Teacup holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Storm in a Teacup 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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