Black Olive food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Black Olive 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 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 445 Ballyquin Road, Lackagh, Dungiven, BT47 4LX
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Black Olive 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% | ← Black Olive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 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 134 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 Black Olive 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 Black Olive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Retail Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Eurospar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Wane's World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
| Restaurant 37 @ silkys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Ogras Social Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Donegal Charlie's Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Wee Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Black Olive
What is Black Olive's food hygiene rating?
Black Olive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Black Olive 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 Black Olive last inspected?
Black Olive was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 Black Olive?
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 Black Olive compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Black Olive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Black Olive 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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