Mace Bracken Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Mace Bracken Stores 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 10 October 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: 37a Bracken Park, Shantallow, Londonderry, BT48 8AY
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Mace Bracken Stores among the 924 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Mace Bracken Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Mace Bracken Stores 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 Mace Bracken Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Barr's Mobile Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Belmont Cottages Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bullet Burger Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bridies Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Centra Buncrana Road Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Cosh Bar LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Arkle House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Mace Bracken Stores
What is Mace Bracken Stores's food hygiene rating?
Mace Bracken Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Mace Bracken Stores 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 Mace Bracken Stores last inspected?
Mace Bracken Stores was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months 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 Mace Bracken Stores?
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 Mace Bracken Stores 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, and Mace Bracken Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Mace Bracken Stores 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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