Kraken fish bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Kraken fish bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 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: 25 Lansdowne Crescent, Portrush, BT56 8AY
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Kraken fish bar sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ← Kraken fish bar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kraken fish bar 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 Kraken fish bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Shanty Bites and Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Elephant Rock Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Portrush Adelphi Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Kiwi's Brew Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Ocean deli Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Portrush Atlantic Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Annes Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Kraken fish bar
What is Kraken fish bar's food hygiene rating?
Kraken fish bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Kraken fish bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kraken fish bar last inspected?
Kraken fish bar was last inspected on 21 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 Kraken fish bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kraken fish bar 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, while Kraken fish bar holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Kraken fish bar 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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