The Pot Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Pot Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2016, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 219a Legavallon Road, Ballyness, Dungiven, BT49 0PY
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Pot Bar 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 Pot Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Pot 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 The Pot Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyness Resort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| St Matthew's P S Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Little Rascals Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Browne's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2016 |
| McKees Supermarket/LMK Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
Questions about The Pot Bar
What is The Pot Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Pot Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 5 August 2016.
Is The Pot Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pot Bar last inspected?
The Pot Bar was last inspected on 5 August 2016, more than 9 years 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 Pot Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Pot 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, and The Pot Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Pot 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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