The Pizza Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Pizza Shack 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: 56 Main Street, Garvagh, Garvagh, BT51 5AE
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Pizza Shack 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% | ← The Pizza Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 The Pizza Shack 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 The Pizza Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson Chemists Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Coffee Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Garvagh Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2017 |
| Usshers Ice Cream Manufacturer Manufacturers/packers | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Lucky Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Garvagh Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 113 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Imperial Garvagh Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Bee Gees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Pizza Shack
What is The Pizza Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Pizza Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Pizza Shack 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 The Pizza Shack last inspected?
The Pizza Shack was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 The Pizza Shack?
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 The Pizza Shack 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 The Pizza Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Pizza Shack 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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