Prestatyn General Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Prestatyn General Stores Ltd holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 February 2026, 5 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: 26 High Street, Prestatyn, LL19 9BB
How it compares in Denbighshire
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 1,009 rated places in Denbighshire score this low, about one in 1,009. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Prestatyn General Stores Ltd |
A further 140 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Prestatyn General Stores Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Prestatyn General Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumours Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2022 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2020 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Prestatyn General Stores Ltd
What is Prestatyn General Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Prestatyn General Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Denbighshire Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Prestatyn General Stores Ltd safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Prestatyn General Stores Ltd last inspected?
Prestatyn General Stores Ltd was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 Prestatyn General Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prestatyn General Stores Ltd compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while Prestatyn General Stores Ltd holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Prestatyn General Stores Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Denbighshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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