Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derry City and Strabane
Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Derry City and Strabane ratings →
Address: 19 Strahans Road, Strabane, BT82 9SG
How this rating has changed
Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain was re-inspected on 12 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain among the 938 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 | 938 | 76% | ← Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 224 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 133 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 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 Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain 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 Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggles & Wiggles Childcare Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Melmount Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Fir Trees Hotel (Strabane) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain
What is Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain's food hygiene rating?
Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain last inspected?
Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain was last inspected on 12 June 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 Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,228 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain 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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Gaelscoil Ui Dhochartaigh & Naiscoil an tSratha Bain is one of 57 rated food businesses in Strabane. See every hygiene rating in Strabane →
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