Chatwins food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Chatwins holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 10 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: 25 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AE
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Chatwins 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% | ← Chatwins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Chatwins 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 Chatwins, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seconds Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 June 2023 |
| Siop Nain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Leonardo's Delicatessen Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Manorhaus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2017 |
| Panda Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2025 |
| Ruthin tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2025 |
| Dinner Jackets Nottingham Mobile caterer | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Nantclwyd y Dre Other catering premises | 95 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Chatwins
What is Chatwins's food hygiene rating?
Chatwins has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Chatwins 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chatwins last inspected?
Chatwins was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 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 Chatwins?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chatwins compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chatwins is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Chatwins 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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Chatwins is one of 113 rated food businesses in Ruthin. See every hygiene rating in Ruthin →
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