Ryans Retail food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Ryans Retail holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7 Main Street, Muff, BT47 3AA
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Ryans Retail sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Ryans Retail | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ryans Retail 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 Ryans Retail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanors Home Bakery Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Sanctuary Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Exempt | |
| Good Food Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Twice As Nice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Eglinton Service Station Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Green Cat Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Eglinton Community Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Ryans Retail
What is Ryans Retail's food hygiene rating?
Ryans Retail has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Ryans Retail safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ryans Retail last inspected?
Ryans Retail was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ryans Retail?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ryans Retail compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while Ryans Retail holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Ryans Retail 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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