Buddys Bar Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Causeway Coast and Glens
Buddys Bar Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Buddys Bar Ltd was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Causeway Coast and Glens ratings →
Address: 33 Main Street, Garvagh, Garvagh, BT51 5AA
How this rating has changed
Buddys Bar Ltd was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Buddys Bar Ltd among the 1,168 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,168 | 88% | ← Buddys Bar Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Buddys Bar Ltd 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 Buddys Bar Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROSPAR Garvagh Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| McAtamney's Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Salters Traditional Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bells Supermarket Ltd (Garvagh) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| The Imperial Garvagh Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2026 |
| Lucky Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Central Bar Garvagh Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2026 |
Questions about Buddys Bar Ltd
What is Buddys Bar Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Buddys Bar Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Buddys Bar Ltd 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buddys Bar Ltd last inspected?
Buddys Bar Ltd was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Buddys Bar Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buddys Bar Ltd compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
88% of the 1,328 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Buddys Bar Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Buddys Bar Ltd 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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