Near Buy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Ulster
Near Buy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17 Kilrea Road, Swatragh, Swatragh, BT46 5QF
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Near Buy sits behind roughly 1,133 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ← Near Buy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Near Buy 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 Near Buy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friels Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bradleys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| Market Cafe (NCCE) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Gran Tots Playgroup Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Gran Fries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 October 2025 |
| Michael Davitts GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2018 |
| Naiscoil Ghreanachain Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Near Buy
What is Near Buy's food hygiene rating?
Near Buy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 15 September 2023.
Is Near Buy 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Near Buy last inspected?
Near Buy was last inspected on 15 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Near Buy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Near Buy compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, while Near Buy holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Near Buy 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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Near Buy is one of 435 rated food businesses in Co. Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Co. Londonderry →
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