Bensons Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Bensons Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 August 2022, 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: 11 Bridge Street, Llangollen, LL20 8PF
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Bensons Hotel 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% | ← Bensons Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bensons Hotel 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 Bensons Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zingiber Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2014 |
| Three Eagles Mediterranean Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| The Medicine Garden Llangollen, CIC Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bistro Lafant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2025 |
| Gales Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Little Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Riverbanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| The Hand Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Bensons Hotel
What is Bensons Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Bensons Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 17 August 2022.
Is Bensons Hotel 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bensons Hotel last inspected?
Bensons Hotel was last inspected on 17 August 2022, 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 Bensons Hotel?
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 Bensons Hotel compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bensons Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Bensons Hotel 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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