Dyffryn Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Dyffryn Service Station 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 10 June 2014, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dyffryn Service Station Denbigh Road, Ruthin, LL15 1PE
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Dyffryn Service Station 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% | ← Dyffryn Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Dyffryn Service Station 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 Dyffryn Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Strand Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 December 2024 |
| Rhos Street Breakfast Club School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| Ysgol Pen Barras/Ysgol Rhos Street School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Little Acorns Ruthin Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 December 2023 |
| Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Park Place Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2016 |
Questions about Dyffryn Service Station
What is Dyffryn Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Dyffryn Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 10 June 2014.
Is Dyffryn Service Station 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 Dyffryn Service Station last inspected?
Dyffryn Service Station was last inspected on 10 June 2014, more than 12 years 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 Dyffryn Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dyffryn Service Station compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dyffryn Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Dyffryn Service Station 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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