Heron Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Denbighshire
Heron Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 84 - 88 High Street, Rhyl, LL18 1UB
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Heron Food 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% | ← Heron Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Heron Food 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 Heron Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowertops Florist Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Flyers Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Clwyd Chambers Ltd Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2018 |
| Front Room & Late Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2020 |
| Artisan Coffee & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Eastern Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
Questions about Heron Food
What is Heron Food's food hygiene rating?
Heron Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Heron Food 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heron Food last inspected?
Heron Food was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months 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 Heron Food?
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 Heron Food compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Heron Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Heron Food 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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Heron Food is one of 351 rated food businesses in Rhyl. See every hygiene rating in Rhyl →
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