Food Hygiene Ratings in Causeway Coast and Glens

1,461 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.3% rated "very good".

1,461
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
4
Rated 0 or 1
88.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.3%1,167
Good8.8%116
Satisfactory2.0%26
Improvement Needed0.7%9
Major Improvement0.3%4
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen33122.7%
Retailers - other24817.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop14810.1%
Mobile caterer1288.8%
Other catering premises1157.9%
School/college/university1107.5%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho1097.5%
Caring Premises936.4%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,461 registered food businesses for Causeway Coast and Glens. Of these, 1,322 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 4 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Coffee CoveBT531Apr 30, 2026
M A Catering (Bushfoot Golf Club Restaurant)BT57 8RR1Jun 10, 2025
NicosBT53 6LW1Mar 10, 2026
Turf n Surf ColeraineBT51 3DP1May 11, 2026
Gareths TakeawayBT53 6LE2Jun 10, 2026
Magherabuoy House HotelBT56 8NX2Sep 24, 2025
New Golden HouseBT51 5QU2Mar 26, 2026
Pizza ClubBT53 6EB2Jul 07, 2025
Rathlin Co-operative ShopBT54 6RT2Aug 06, 2024
RINGaDINBT542Nov 09, 2025
SunshineBT51 4UF2Apr 09, 2025
Tartine @ Distillers Arms And River CafeBT57 8QE2Aug 01, 2025
The ChippyBT44 9AF2Jul 02, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Causeway Coast and Glens have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,167 food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.3% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Causeway Coast and Glens?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Causeway Coast and Glens?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies