Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
Masons Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 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: Masons Arms Rhyl Road, Denbigh, LL16 3DT
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Masons Arms 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% | ← Masons Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Townsend Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2017 |
| Con Amici Italian Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Clwb Twm (Ysgol Twm O'r Nant) Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2014 |
| Cylch Meithrin Hadau'r Nant Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 4 November 2016.
Is Masons Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 4 November 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 Masons Arms?
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 Masons Arms compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Masons Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Masons Arms 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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