Cunningham's Catch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Cunningham's Catch 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 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 Charles Street, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 6DX
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Cunningham's Catch 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% | ← Cunningham's Catch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cunningham's Catch 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 Cunningham's Catch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Pizza Ballymoney Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Spice House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Northern Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| The Bush Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Tasty Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Cramsie Court Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Costcutters Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Ballymoney Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
Questions about Cunningham's Catch
What is Cunningham's Catch's food hygiene rating?
Cunningham's Catch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Cunningham's Catch 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 Cunningham's Catch last inspected?
Cunningham's Catch was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Cunningham's Catch?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cunningham's Catch 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 Cunningham's Catch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Cunningham's Catch 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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