Restaurant 37 @ silkys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Restaurant 37 @ silkys 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
The rating dates from 17 October 2023, 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: 37-39 Main Street, Dungiven, BT47 4LD
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Restaurant 37 @ silkys 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% | ← Restaurant 37 @ silkys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Restaurant 37 @ silkys 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 Restaurant 37 @ silkys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogras Social Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
| Wee Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Donegal Charlie's Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Feeny Pharmacy Retailers - other | 183 yards away | Exempt | |
| Arcade Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| McDaid's Pharmacy Retailers - other | 253 yards away | Exempt | |
| Black Olive Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Restaurant 37 @ silkys
What is Restaurant 37 @ silkys's food hygiene rating?
Restaurant 37 @ silkys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Restaurant 37 @ silkys 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 Restaurant 37 @ silkys last inspected?
Restaurant 37 @ silkys was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Restaurant 37 @ silkys?
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 Restaurant 37 @ silkys 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 Restaurant 37 @ silkys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Restaurant 37 @ silkys 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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