Gather food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
Gather 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
This is a fresh result: Gather was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 128 Lecky Road, Londonderry, BT48 6NP
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Gather 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% | ← Gather | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gather 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.
Questions about Gather
What is Gather's food hygiene rating?
Gather has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Gather 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 Gather last inspected?
Gather was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Gather?
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 Gather 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 Gather is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Gather 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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Gather is one of 825 rated food businesses in Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Londonderry →
Derry City and Strabane inspects and rates 1,361 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Derry City and Strabane →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.derrystrabane.com
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