The Sussex food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
The Sussex 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
The rating dates from 27 February 2024, more than 2 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: 24 - 26 Sussex Street, Rhyl, LL18 1SG
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Sussex 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% | ← The Sussex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sussex 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 The Sussex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coltmans Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Go Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Babyccino Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Godfathers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Artisan Coffee & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Gk Convenience Store Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2016 |
| Blossom & Bloom Well-being Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
Questions about The Sussex
What is The Sussex's food hygiene rating?
The Sussex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 27 February 2024.
Is The Sussex 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 The Sussex last inspected?
The Sussex was last inspected on 27 February 2024, more than 2 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 The Sussex?
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 The Sussex compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Sussex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Sussex 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Sussex is one of 351 rated food businesses in Rhyl. See every hygiene rating in Rhyl →
Denbighshire inspects and rates 1,149 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Denbighshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/
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