Food by Donna food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
Food by Donna 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
This is a fresh result: Food by Donna was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derry City and Strabane ratings →
Address: 28 Temple Road, Londonderry, BT47 6TW
How this rating has changed
Food by Donna was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Food by Donna among the 938 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 | 938 | 76% | ← Food by Donna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 133 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 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 Food by Donna 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 Food by Donna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundsworth Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Foyle golf club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Acorn Centre @ St Peters Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Culmore Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Owen Mor Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| D & A Trading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Culmore Kids Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Food by Donna
What is Food by Donna's food hygiene rating?
Food by Donna has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Food by Donna 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 Food by Donna last inspected?
Food by Donna was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. 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 Food by Donna?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Food by Donna compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,228 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Food by Donna is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Food by Donna 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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