The Fruit Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Fruit Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Fruit Shop was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Causeway Coast and Glens ratings →
Address: 10 The Diamond, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6AW
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Fruit Shop among the 1,168 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,168 | 88% | ← The Fruit Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 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 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 Fruit Shop 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 Fruit Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
| Co-Op Ballycastle Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Halo Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Pizza Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| The Cellar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Diamond Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| O'Connors Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Ramoan Parish Centre Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2022 |
Questions about The Fruit Shop
What is The Fruit Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Fruit Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 12 August 2026.
Is The Fruit Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fruit Shop last inspected?
The Fruit Shop was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Fruit Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Fruit Shop compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
88% of the 1,328 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and The Fruit Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Fruit Shop 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Fruit Shop is one of 532 rated food businesses in Antrim. See every hygiene rating in Antrim →
Causeway Coast and Glens inspects and rates 1,471 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
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