The Banks Restaurant and Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
The Banks Restaurant and Rooms 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: 28 Main Street, Town Parks Of Strabane, Strabane, BT82 8AS
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts The Banks Restaurant and Rooms among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← The Banks Restaurant and Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Banks Restaurant and Rooms 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 Banks Restaurant and Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro21 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Strabane Day Centre Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Dicey Rileys Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2024 |
| McColgan's Foodhall Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| St Patrick's Hall Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Supervalu Strabane Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Jasper's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about The Banks Restaurant and Rooms
What is The Banks Restaurant and Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Banks Restaurant and Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 3 July 2025.
Is The Banks Restaurant and Rooms 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 The Banks Restaurant and Rooms last inspected?
The Banks Restaurant and Rooms was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 The Banks Restaurant and Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Banks Restaurant and Rooms 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, and The Banks Restaurant and Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects The Banks Restaurant and Rooms 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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