Malabar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Malabar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: 44 Railway Road, Coleraine And Suburbs, Coleraine, BT52 1PF
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Malabar 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% | ← Malabar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Malabar 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 Malabar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Boy Pizza & Wings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| M Fairley T/A Fairleys Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Causeway Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Ground Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Itsy Bitsy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Coleraine Ulster Scots Resource Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2022 |
| Four Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ayman's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
Questions about Malabar
What is Malabar's food hygiene rating?
Malabar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Malabar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malabar last inspected?
Malabar was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months 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 Malabar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malabar 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 Malabar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Malabar 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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