Memory Lane Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Memory Lane Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: 13-14 The Diamond, Kilrea, Kilrea, BT51 5QH
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Memory Lane Tea Room 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% | ← Memory Lane Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Memory Lane Tea Room 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 Memory Lane Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullins Ice Cream Shop Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Owenies Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| Oran McAtamneys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| The Pizza Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
| Mc Cloys Chemist Retailers - other | 105 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Cosy Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| Prosperous House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
| Cathcart's Centra Kilrea Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Memory Lane Tea Room
What is Memory Lane Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Memory Lane Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Memory Lane Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Memory Lane Tea Room last inspected?
Memory Lane Tea Room was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Memory Lane Tea Room?
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 Memory Lane Tea Room 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 Memory Lane Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Memory Lane Tea Room 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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