Bessy's Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
Bessy's Coffee Shop 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: 43-45 Main Street, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AD
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Bessy's Coffee Shop among the 924 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Bessy's Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 Bessy's Coffee Shop 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 Bessy's Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Avenue Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Newtownstewart Pharmacy Retailers - other | 29 yards away | Exempt | |
| Abercorn Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Centra Newtownstewart Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Nisa Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Castle Hotel/Off-Licence Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Gallaghers Retailers - other | 91 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ali O's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Bessy's Coffee Shop
What is Bessy's Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Bessy's Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Bessy's Coffee Shop 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 Bessy's Coffee Shop last inspected?
Bessy's Coffee Shop was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Bessy's Coffee Shop?
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 Bessy's Coffee Shop 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, and Bessy's Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Bessy's Coffee Shop 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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