Wine Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Denbighshire
Wine Vaults holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2017, more than 9 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: 2 Castle Street, Ruthin, LL15 1DP
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Wine Vaults 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% | ← Wine Vaults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Wine Vaults 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 Wine Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantclwyd y Dre Other catering premises | 27 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jacques Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Atlas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poppy & Peggy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Dinner Jackets Nottingham Mobile caterer | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Coffi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Manorhaus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2017 |
| Panda Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Wine Vaults
What is Wine Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Wine Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 6 June 2017.
Is Wine Vaults 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wine Vaults last inspected?
Wine Vaults was last inspected on 6 June 2017, more than 9 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 Wine Vaults?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Wine Vaults compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wine Vaults is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Wine Vaults 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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