1,453 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Causeway Coast and Glens are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Causeway Coast and Glens currently has 1,453 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,338 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 6 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOT CHA | BT53 8BX | 1 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Hullabaloos Restaurant Ltd | BT51 3NA | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| M A Catering (Bushfoot Golf Club Restaurant) | BT57 8RR | 1 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| The Central Bar | BT54 6AD | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Turf n Surf Coleraine | BT51 3DP | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Turkish Kebab and Pizza Place | BT52 1PF | 1 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Craigs Costcutters Ballykelly | BT49 9PY | 2 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Higgins & Sons | BT51 4TN | 2 | May 28, 2025 |
| Jenos Takeaway | BT56 8LS | 2 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Magherabuoy House Hotel | BT56 8NX | 2 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Nicos | BT53 6LW | 2 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Pizza Club | BT53 6EB | 2 | Jul 07, 2025 |
| Rathlin Co-operative Shop | BT54 6RT | 2 | Aug 06, 2024 |
| RINGaDIN | BT54 | 2 | Nov 09, 2025 |
| Sunshine | BT51 4UF | 2 | Apr 09, 2025 |
There are currently 1,183 food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Causeway Coast and Glens depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.