High Street News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
High Street News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 August 2016, more than 9 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: 66A High Street, Rhyl, LL18 1UB
How it compares in Denbighshire
In Denbighshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so High Street News sits behind roughly 815 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 815 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ← High Street News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 High Street News 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 High Street News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flyers Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Heron Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Flowertops Florist Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Artisan Coffee & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
| Clwyd Chambers Ltd Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Front Room & Late Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2020 |
Questions about High Street News
What is High Street News's food hygiene rating?
High Street News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Denbighshire Council on 8 August 2016.
Is High Street News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Street News last inspected?
High Street News was last inspected on 8 August 2016, more than 9 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 High Street News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does High Street News compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, while High Street News holds a 4. 116 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects High Street News 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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High Street News is one of 351 rated food businesses in Rhyl. See every hygiene rating in Rhyl →
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