The Forge Takeaway LTD food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derry City and Strabane
The Forge Takeaway LTD holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Forge Takeaway LTD was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 13 Ferguson Crescent, Castlederg, BT81 7AF
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Forge Takeaway LTD sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← The Forge Takeaway LTD | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Forge Takeaway LTD 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 Forge Takeaway LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame by the Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2026 |
| McCrory's Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Molloy Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Pizza Oven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 October 2025 |
| Bus Stop Newsagents Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| El Greco Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| S Wilkinson Chemist Retailers - other | 98 yards away | Exempt | |
| Gallens Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Forge Takeaway LTD
What is The Forge Takeaway LTD's food hygiene rating?
The Forge Takeaway LTD has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Forge Takeaway LTD safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Forge Takeaway LTD last inspected?
The Forge Takeaway LTD was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 The Forge Takeaway LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Forge Takeaway LTD 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 The Forge Takeaway LTD holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects The Forge Takeaway LTD 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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