Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Denbighshire
Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled 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 14 February 2023, more than 3 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: Borthyn Junior School Borthyn, Ruthin, LL15 1NT
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled 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% | ← Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 - Borthyn Controlled 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 - Borthyn Controlled, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Park Place Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2016 |
| Carlito’s Woodfired Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| Farmers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2016 |
| SGN Retail Ruthin Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Trosnant Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 January 2026 |
| Dyffryn Service Station Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2014 |
| The Old Gaol Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
Questions about Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled
What is Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled's food hygiene rating?
Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 14 February 2023.
Is Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled 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 - Borthyn Controlled last inspected?
Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled was last inspected on 14 February 2023, more than 3 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 Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled?
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 - Borthyn Controlled compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Ruthin - Borthyn Controlled 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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