The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges 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 8 April 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: 139b Ballinlea Road, Gracehill, Ballymoney, BT53 8TU
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges 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% | ← The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 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 134 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 Pantry @ The Dark Hedges 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 Pantry @ The Dark Hedges, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hedges Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 August 2024 |
| Gardenvale B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| The Belltower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
Questions about The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges
What is The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 8 April 2024.
Is The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges 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 Pantry @ The Dark Hedges last inspected?
The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges was last inspected on 8 April 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 The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges?
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 Pantry @ The Dark Hedges 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, and The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges 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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