Browns Country House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Causeway Coast and Glens
Browns Country House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 August 2023, 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: 174 Ballybogy Road, Coleraine, BT52 2LP
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Browns Country House 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% | ← Browns Country House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Browns Country House 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 Browns Country House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watt Fun Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Charleys Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Coronation Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 February 2020 |
| Honeysuckle Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Ballytober Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Strawberry Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Chestnutt's Farm (Farm Shop) Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Valley View Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
Questions about Browns Country House
What is Browns Country House's food hygiene rating?
Browns Country House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 9 August 2023.
Is Browns Country House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Browns Country House last inspected?
Browns Country House was last inspected on 9 August 2023, 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 Browns Country House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Browns Country House 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 Browns Country House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Browns Country House 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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