Ruthin Wholefoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Ruthin Wholefoods 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 1 March 2018, more than 8 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: 58 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AW
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Ruthin Wholefoods 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% | ← Ruthin Wholefoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ruthin Wholefoods 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 Ruthin Wholefoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthin Kebab And Burger House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 October 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Feathers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2016 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| RMS News and Wine Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2025 |
| Aydin's Traditional Fish And Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| B M Bargains Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2015 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Ruthin Wholefoods
What is Ruthin Wholefoods's food hygiene rating?
Ruthin Wholefoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 1 March 2018.
Is Ruthin Wholefoods 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 Ruthin Wholefoods last inspected?
Ruthin Wholefoods was last inspected on 1 March 2018, more than 8 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 Ruthin Wholefoods?
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 Ruthin Wholefoods compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ruthin Wholefoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Ruthin Wholefoods 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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