The Sweet Lil Mouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Sweet Lil Mouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 65 Main Street, Clogher North, Bushmills, BT57 8QB
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Sweet Lil Mouse 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 Sweet Lil Mouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 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 135 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 Very 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 Sweet Lil Mouse 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 Sweet Lil Mouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Toms bakery Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bistro at the Courthouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Lorna's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Bush House Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Destination Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Centra Bushmills Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| Hip Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bilberry Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about The Sweet Lil Mouse
What is The Sweet Lil Mouse's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Lil Mouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 14 October 2024.
Is The Sweet Lil Mouse 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sweet Lil Mouse last inspected?
The Sweet Lil Mouse was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 21 months 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 Sweet Lil Mouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sweet Lil Mouse compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Lil Mouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Sweet Lil Mouse 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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