The Rock Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Rock Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: The Rock Cafe was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 172-174 Coleraine Road, Cappagh More, Portstewart, BT55 7PL
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Rock Cafe 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 Rock Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 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 134 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 Very 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 The Rock Cafe 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 Rock Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnalbanagh House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Gareths Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Harrys Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Eighteen 94 Restaurant at Portstewart Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
Questions about The Rock Cafe
What is The Rock Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Rock Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Rock Cafe 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 The Rock Cafe last inspected?
The Rock Cafe was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Rock Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rock Cafe compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and The Rock Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Rock Cafe 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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