The Udders Arms and Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Denbighshire
The Udders Arms and Shop 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 7 June 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: Abbey Farm, Llantysilio, Llangollen, LL20 8DD
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Udders Arms and Shop 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 Udders Arms and Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Udders Arms and Shop 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 Udders Arms and Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llangollen Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Abbey Farm Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Abbey Grange Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Abbey Dingle Nursing Home Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 November 2025 |
| The Chainbridge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 September 2025 |
| Britannia Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| Bryn Meirion Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2017 |
Questions about The Udders Arms and Shop
What is The Udders Arms and Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Udders Arms and Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 7 June 2024.
Is The Udders Arms and Shop 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 Udders Arms and Shop last inspected?
The Udders Arms and Shop was last inspected on 7 June 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 Udders Arms and Shop?
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 The Udders Arms and Shop compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Udders Arms and Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Udders Arms and Shop 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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