Higgins & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
Higgins & Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 11 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: 1-2 Anderson Avenue, Bovally, Limavady, BT49 0TF
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Higgins & Sons 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% | ← Higgins & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 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 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Higgins & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Gees Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Wine Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2017 |
| Greystone Foodhub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Limavady Nursery School Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Roe Valley Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
| Limavady Central P S Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Edenvale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Childrens Home WH & Social Care Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Higgins & Sons
What is Higgins & Sons's food hygiene rating?
Higgins & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Higgins & Sons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Higgins & Sons last inspected?
Higgins & Sons was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
How does Higgins & Sons compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Higgins & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Higgins & Sons 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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