Sams Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Sams Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Sams Cafe was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 1c Spencer Trading Estate Llwyn Goch, Colomendy Industrial Estate, Denbigh, LL16 5TQ
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Sams Cafe 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% | ← Sams Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sams Cafe 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 Sams Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Plas Eleri Care Home Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Beth's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Kids Planet Denbigh Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Black Cloak Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| CLD Meats Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| G & G Foods Distributors/Transporters | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2016 |
| Gwynedd Foods Limited Distributors/Transporters | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2018 |
Questions about Sams Cafe
What is Sams Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Sams Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Sams Cafe 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 Sams Cafe last inspected?
Sams Cafe was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sams Cafe?
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 Sams Cafe compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sams Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Sams Cafe 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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