William street stores Derry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
William street stores Derry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 July 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: 23 Little James Street, Edenballymore, Londonderry, BT48 7BD
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so William street stores Derry sits behind roughly 1,149 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ← William street stores Derry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 William street stores Derry 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 William street stores Derry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns In Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Centra Moran's Retail Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Centra Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| 7Twenty Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Abbey B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Awakening Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Artis by phelim o hagan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about William street stores Derry
What is William street stores Derry's food hygiene rating?
William street stores Derry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 2 July 2024.
Is William street stores Derry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was William street stores Derry last inspected?
William street stores Derry was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 William street stores Derry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does William street stores Derry 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, while William street stores Derry holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects William street stores Derry 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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