Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: 8 Sea Road, Bogtown, Castlerock, BT51 4RE
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery 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% | ← Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery 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 Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Castlerock Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Mussenden Kitchen & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The ROCK Craft & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Indulge Dessert Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coffee Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Loft Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Atlantic Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery
What is Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery 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 Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery last inspected?
Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery 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 Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Giggling Goose Small Batch Bakery 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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