The Cottage Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Cottage Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: 25 Lodge Park, Lodge, Coleraine, BT52 1UN
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Cottage Care Home 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 Cottage Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cottage Care Home 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 Cottage Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Hospital Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Coleraine Rugby Football And Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| Coleraine Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Black Tie Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Causeway Coast Vineyard Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2022 |
| Chequers Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Kenny's Food Fare Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Fidela Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cottage Care Home
What is The Cottage Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 11 September 2025.
Is The Cottage Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cottage Care Home last inspected?
The Cottage Care Home was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Cottage Care Home?
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 Cottage Care Home 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 The Cottage Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Cottage Care Home 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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