Ballysally Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
Ballysally 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 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 52 Danes Hill Road, Ballysally, Coleraine, BT52 2QU
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Ballysally 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% | ← Ballysally Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ballysally 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 Ballysally Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus On Family - Kid's Club School/college/university | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Cloyfin B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Asda Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Instore Asda Cafe Compass Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Ballysally Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Avodah Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Lynas Food Outlet Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
Questions about Ballysally Primary School
What is Ballysally Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ballysally Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Ballysally 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 Ballysally Primary School last inspected?
Ballysally Primary School was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Ballysally Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ballysally Primary School 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 Ballysally Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Ballysally 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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