Shanty Bites and Brews food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Shanty Bites and Brews 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 12 February 2025, 17 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: Old Lifeboat Shelter, Portrush, BT56 8AY
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Shanty Bites and Brews 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% | ← Shanty Bites and Brews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 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 135 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shanty Bites and Brews, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Elephant Rock Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Portrush Adelphi Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Kiwi's Brew Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Ocean deli Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Portrush Atlantic Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Annes Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Babushka Kitchen Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Shanty Bites and Brews
What is Shanty Bites and Brews's food hygiene rating?
Shanty Bites and Brews has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Shanty Bites and Brews 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 Shanty Bites and Brews last inspected?
Shanty Bites and Brews was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 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 Shanty Bites and Brews compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Shanty Bites and Brews is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Shanty Bites and Brews 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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