Bushvalley Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
Bushvalley Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 175 Ballinlea Road, Ballynafeigh, Ballymoney, BT53 8PR
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Bushvalley Primary School 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% | ← Bushvalley Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bushvalley Primary School 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 Bushvalley Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McFadden's Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Chippers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Ballyrobin Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Gardenvale B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| The Belltower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| Evaron House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| The Pantry @ The Dark Hedges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| The Hedges Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Bushvalley Primary School
What is Bushvalley Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bushvalley Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Bushvalley Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bushvalley Primary School last inspected?
Bushvalley Primary School was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months 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 Bushvalley Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bushvalley Primary School 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 Bushvalley Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Bushvalley Primary School 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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