The Peppermill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Peppermill 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 4 April 2025, 15 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: 2 Mill Street, Cushendall, BT44 0RR
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Peppermill 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 Peppermill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Peppermill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Kearney & Son Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Johnny Joes Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Riverside BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2019 |
| The Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Harrys Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2025 |
| E L Gillan, MPS Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Hawthorn & Rose Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| North Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about The Peppermill
What is The Peppermill's food hygiene rating?
The Peppermill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 4 April 2025.
Is The Peppermill 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 The Peppermill last inspected?
The Peppermill was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 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 The Peppermill 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 Peppermill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Peppermill 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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