Abbeyfield House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-24
Rating changed from 4 since 2024-05-31

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Abbeyfield House is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Flat 1 Abbeyfield House School Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1BJ, in the Denbighshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Denbighshire oversees 1,140 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Denbighshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 31 May 2024.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Flat 1 Abbeyfield House School Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire
Postcode
LL15 1BJ
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1581097

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2024-05-31

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Abbeyfield House?

Abbeyfield House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Denbighshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Abbeyfield House last inspected?

Abbeyfield House was last inspected on 2026-02-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Abbeyfield House located?

Abbeyfield House is located at Flat 1 Abbeyfield House School Road, Ruthin, Denbighshire , LL15 1BJ, in the Denbighshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LL15 postcode area.