Ruthin School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Denbighshire
Ruthin School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Denbighshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Denbighshire ratings →
Address: Ruthin School Mold Road, Ruthin, LL15 1EE
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Ruthin School among the 818 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 818 | 82% | ← Ruthin School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 112 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ruthin School 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 Ruthin School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Brynhyfryd School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Rhos Street School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Sidan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ruthin Hospital Catering Dept Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aydin's Traditional Fish And Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Vale Country Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2017 |
| Cafe R Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| RMS News and Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Ruthin School
What is Ruthin School's food hygiene rating?
Ruthin School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Ruthin School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruthin School last inspected?
Ruthin School was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 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 Ruthin School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ruthin School compare to other places in Denbighshire?
82% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ruthin School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Ruthin School 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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