Cod on line food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Derry City and Strabane
Cod on line holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the mobile caterer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: 42a Rathlin Drive, Londonderry, BT48 9RT
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
A 1 is rare: only 3 of 1,215 rated places in Derry City and Strabane score this low, about one in 405. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Cod on line | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Cod on line the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cod on line, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Street Family and Childcare Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Blighs Lane Nursery School Dining Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Barr's Traditional Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bluebell Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Chunky Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Bishop Street Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bishopgate BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Barr's Takeaway and Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Cod on line
What is Cod on line's food hygiene rating?
Cod on line has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Cod on line safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The mobile caterer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Cod on line last inspected?
Cod on line was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Cod on line?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cod on line 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 Cod on line holds a 1. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Cod on line 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derry City and Strabane, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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