The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: Atlantic Quay 100-114 Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7NR
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay 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% | ← The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay 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 The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burn Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Clipper Quay Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Carraig Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Chunky Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Brooklands Health Care Caring Premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| City Centre B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Barista on the Foyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
Questions about The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay
What is The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay's food hygiene rating?
The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay 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 The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay last inspected?
The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay?
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 The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay 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 The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects The Pickled Duck Cafe on the Quay 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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