The Bush Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Bush Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: 15-17 Market Street, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 6EA
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bush Tavern sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← The Bush Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bush Tavern 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 Bush Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Eurospar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Ballymoney Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cunningham's Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Spice House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Northern Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Ballymoney Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| La petite baguette Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Bush Tavern
What is The Bush Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Bush Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Bush Tavern 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bush Tavern last inspected?
The Bush Tavern was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 The Bush Tavern?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bush Tavern 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, while The Bush Tavern holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Bush Tavern 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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