Don Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derry City and Strabane
Don Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 15 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: 18 Creggan Road, Londonderry, BT48 9BX
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Don Bar 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% | ← Don Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Don Bar 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 Don Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Brendan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Cathedral View Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Abbey B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Barr's Takeaway and Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bluegrass Afterschool Playclub Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Barista on the Foyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
Questions about Don Bar
What is Don Bar's food hygiene rating?
Don Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Don Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Don Bar last inspected?
Don Bar was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 Don Bar?
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 Don Bar 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 Don Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Don Bar 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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