Freshways food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
Freshways holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 February 2024, 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: 4 Brook Street, Coleraine, BT52 1PW
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Freshways sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ← Freshways | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Freshways 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 Freshways, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleys House Of Wines Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| CeCe's Cakes and Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Grocify Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Culture Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Copper Pig Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Iceland Food Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
Questions about Freshways
What is Freshways's food hygiene rating?
Freshways has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Freshways safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Freshways last inspected?
Freshways was last inspected on 7 February 2024, 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 Freshways?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Freshways 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, while Freshways holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Freshways 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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Freshways is one of 32 rated food businesses in Coleraine. See every hygiene rating in Coleraine →
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