Ezi Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Ezi Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 July 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.
Address: 1 Drumquin Road, Castlederg, BT81 7PX
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Ezi Farm Shop sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Ezi Farm Shop | |
| 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 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 Ezi Farm Shop 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 Ezi Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlederg Outreach Centre Other catering premises | 61 yards away | Exempt | |
| Castlederg High School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Silverdale Care Home Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| The Dog House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 September 2025 |
| KM Fish Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Hamilton's Foodhalls Ltd (Spar) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Ardgort House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2025 |
| Charlotte's Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Ezi Farm Shop
What is Ezi Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Ezi Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Ezi Farm Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ezi Farm Shop last inspected?
Ezi Farm Shop was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ezi Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ezi Farm Shop 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, while Ezi Farm Shop holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Ezi Farm Shop 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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