The Bridge Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Bridge Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2024, 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: 145 Bridge Road, Glenbuck, Dunloy, BT44 9EQ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Bridge Bar 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% | ← The Bridge Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridge Bar 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 Bridge Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Rest Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Kingsbarn Farm NI Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Joseph's Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Dunloy Wraparound Club School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Costcutters Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| The Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2019 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bridge Bar
What is The Bridge Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 23 February 2024.
Is The Bridge Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bridge Bar last inspected?
The Bridge Bar was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Bridge Bar?
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 Bridge Bar 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 The Bridge Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Bridge Bar 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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