Al's Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Al's Pizzeria holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 41a Castle Street, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6AS
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Al's Pizzeria 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% | ← Al's Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Al's Pizzeria 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 Al's Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Hillside Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Kebab Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Red Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Taisie’s Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Castle Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Rove Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Glenshesk Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
Questions about Al's Pizzeria
What is Al's Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Al's Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Al's Pizzeria 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al's Pizzeria last inspected?
Al's Pizzeria was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Al's Pizzeria?
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 Al's Pizzeria 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 Al's Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Al's Pizzeria 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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