Abercorn Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Abercorn Filling Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 31c Abercorn Road, Londonderry, Londonderry, BT48 6SA
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Abercorn Filling Station sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Abercorn Filling Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Abercorn Filling Station 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 Abercorn Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercorn Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bishopgate BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Alexander House Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Bridge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Bishop Street Community Centre Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Carlisle Road Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Cedar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| 76tattoohouse/croicoffeehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Abercorn Filling Station
What is Abercorn Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Abercorn Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Abercorn Filling Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abercorn Filling Station last inspected?
Abercorn Filling Station was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abercorn Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abercorn Filling Station compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while Abercorn Filling Station holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Abercorn Filling Station 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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