The Bottle Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Bottle Stop 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
The rating dates from 18 September 2017, more than 8 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: 6 Milltown Road, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 6LE
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Bottle Stop 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 Bottle Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Bottle Stop 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 Bottle Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mao Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Spar Milltown Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Ground Espresso Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| The Milk Parlour Manufacturers/packers | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Three C’s Coffee Mobile caterer | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Max Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bottle Stop
What is The Bottle Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Bottle Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 18 September 2017.
Is The Bottle Stop 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 Bottle Stop last inspected?
The Bottle Stop was last inspected on 18 September 2017, more than 8 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 Bottle Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Bottle Stop 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 Bottle Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Bottle Stop 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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