1,353 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 76.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Derry City and Strabane 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 1,353 registered food businesses for Derry City and Strabane. Of these, 1,214 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 3 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod on line | BT48 9RT | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Hardiee'z Pizza & Kebab | BT48 6ES | 1 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Peking Gardens | BT47 2DL | 1 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Coupe | BT486DN | 2 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Day Today | BT48 6SA | 2 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| madame pho derry ltd | BT48 6PL | 2 | Jan 07, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 928 food businesses in Derry City and Strabane with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.4% 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 Derry City and Strabane 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.