Bistro at the Courthouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Bistro at the Courthouse 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 2 December 2024, 19 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: 75 Main Street, Bushmills, BT57 8QD
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Bistro at the Courthouse 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% | ← Bistro at the Courthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bistro at the Courthouse 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 Bistro at the Courthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush House Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| The Sweet Lil Mouse Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Tom Toms bakery Retailers - other | 42 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hip Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bilberry Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Maegden Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Mikes Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Flash in the pan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Bistro at the Courthouse
What is Bistro at the Courthouse's food hygiene rating?
Bistro at the Courthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Bistro at the Courthouse 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 Bistro at the Courthouse last inspected?
Bistro at the Courthouse was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 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 Bistro at the Courthouse?
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 Bistro at the Courthouse 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 Bistro at the Courthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Bistro at the Courthouse 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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