Bushmills Hostel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Causeway Coast and Glens
Bushmills Hostel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bushmills Hostel was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 49 Main Street, Clogher North, Bushmills, BT57 8QA
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Bushmills Hostel 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% | ← Bushmills Hostel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bushmills Hostel 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 Bushmills Hostel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Fuels Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Bushmills Northern Ireland Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bushmills Townhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Community fridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Bushmills Hotels Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Centra Bushmills Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| Destination Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Lorna's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Bushmills Hostel
What is Bushmills Hostel's food hygiene rating?
Bushmills Hostel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Bushmills Hostel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bushmills Hostel last inspected?
Bushmills Hostel was last inspected on 14 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 Bushmills Hostel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bushmills Hostel 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 Bushmills Hostel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Bushmills Hostel 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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