Flash in the pan food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Flash in the pan holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: 77 Main Street, Clogher North, Bushmills, BT57 8QB
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Flash in the pan 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 | 110 | 8% | ← Flash in the pan | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Flash in the pan 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 Flash in the pan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilberry Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Maegden Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Mikes Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Bushmills Meat Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 June 2026 |
| North Coast Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| China garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Market Square Bushmills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2024 |
| Yi House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Flash in the pan
What is Flash in the pan's food hygiene rating?
Flash in the pan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Flash in the pan 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flash in the pan last inspected?
Flash in the pan was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Flash in the pan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Flash in the pan 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, while Flash in the pan holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Flash in the pan 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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