Market Square Bushmills food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Market Square Bushmills 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 29 August 2024, more than 2 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Causeway Coast and Glens ratings →
Address: 62 Main Street, Clogher North, Bushmills, BT57 8QD
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How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Market Square Bushmills sits behind roughly 1,168 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,168 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 9% | ← Market Square Bushmills | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 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 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 Market Square Bushmills 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 Market Square Bushmills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Yi House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Market Square Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gordons Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bilberry Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Maegden Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Mikes Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| North Coast Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
Questions about Market Square Bushmills
What is Market Square Bushmills's food hygiene rating?
Market Square Bushmills has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 29 August 2024.
Is Market Square Bushmills 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 Market Square Bushmills last inspected?
Market Square Bushmills was last inspected on 29 August 2024, more than 2 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 Market Square Bushmills?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Market Square Bushmills compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
88% of the 1,328 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, while Market Square Bushmills holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Market Square Bushmills 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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