Sugar Cove food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Sugar Cove holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: Queens Market Sussex Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SE
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Sugar Cove 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% | ← Sugar Cove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sugar Cove 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 Sugar Cove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Coltmans Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Babyccino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Gk Convenience Store Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2016 |
| Godfathers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Blossom & Bloom Well-being Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Cafe N Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2016 |
| Artisan Coffee & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Sugar Cove
What is Sugar Cove's food hygiene rating?
Sugar Cove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Sugar Cove 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sugar Cove last inspected?
Sugar Cove was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Sugar Cove?
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 Sugar Cove compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sugar Cove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Sugar Cove 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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