Penny's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
Penny's Cafe 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: Cafe At 1 Church View, Bodelwyddan, Rhyl, LL18 5TF
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Penny's Cafe 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% | ← Penny's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Penny's Cafe 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 Penny's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2016 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2022 |
| League of Friends Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Kinmel Park East Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2015 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2019 |
Questions about Penny's Cafe
What is Penny's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Penny's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Penny's Cafe 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 Penny's Cafe last inspected?
Penny's Cafe was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Penny's Cafe?
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 Penny's Cafe compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Penny's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Penny's Cafe 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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