The Blue Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Blue Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 March 2023, more than 3 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: 335 Clooney Road, Walworth, Ballykelly, BT49 9PL
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Blue Shop 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 Blue Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Blue Shop 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 Blue Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballykelly Men's Shed Other catering premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Giggle N Grow Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| trix soft play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Well Bar Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway Ballykelly Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Calablanca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Calablanca Off Licence Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Ballykelly Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Shop
What is The Blue Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 1 March 2023.
Is The Blue Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blue Shop last inspected?
The Blue Shop was last inspected on 1 March 2023, more than 3 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 Blue Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Shop 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 Blue Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Blue Shop 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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