Ballycastle Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Causeway Coast and Glens
Ballycastle Food Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 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: 6 Ballyclose Street, Killane, Limavady, BT49 0BN
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Ballycastle Food Stores 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% | ← Ballycastle Food Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 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 135 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 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 Ballycastle Food 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 Ballycastle Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyclose Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Pattersons Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Thackeray Place Residential Home Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Little Treasures Day Nursery (NI) Ltd Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Kebab King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Limavady Rangers Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2016 |
| McNultys The Real Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Ladybird Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
Questions about Ballycastle Food Stores
What is Ballycastle Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ballycastle Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 23 August 2023.
Is Ballycastle Food 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ballycastle Food Stores last inspected?
Ballycastle Food Stores was last inspected on 23 August 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 Ballycastle Food Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ballycastle Food Stores compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Ballycastle Food Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Ballycastle Food 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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