Saffron food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Saffron holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 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: 7 Irish Green Street, Newtown Limavady Alias Rathbrady Beg, Limavady, BT49 9AA
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Saffron 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% | ← Saffron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Saffron 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 Saffron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz n' Berry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| McAtamney's Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| St Mary's High School Meals Canteen School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Sunflower Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Moonlight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Riceway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Thatch Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Moo Town Creamery Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about Saffron
What is Saffron's food hygiene rating?
Saffron has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Saffron 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saffron last inspected?
Saffron was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Saffron?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saffron 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 Saffron is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Saffron 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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