Tea at Tilly's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Tea at Tilly's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 10 Main Street, Turnarobert, Armoy, BT53 8RQ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Tea at Tilly's among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Tea at Tilly's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Tea at Tilly's 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 Tea at Tilly's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armoy cross community playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Sunrise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| The Armada Wine Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| McCaughans Mace Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Armoy Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 73 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 October 2025 |
| The Rooks Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| St Olcan's Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Armoy Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Tea at Tilly's
What is Tea at Tilly's's food hygiene rating?
Tea at Tilly's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Tea at Tilly's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tea at Tilly's last inspected?
Tea at Tilly's was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tea at Tilly's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tea at Tilly's compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Tea at Tilly's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Tea at Tilly's 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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