St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 11 November 2024, 20 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: 79 Boleran Road, Boleran, Garvagh, BT51 5EQ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen 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% | ← St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorran Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| William Hunter Farmers/growers | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Blue Gate Lodge Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Woodbank House Vintage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Garvagh Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| The Blackheath Pottery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2021 |
| Bells Supermarket Ltd (Garvagh) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| The Imperial Garvagh Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
Questions about St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen
What is St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 11 November 2024.
Is St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen last inspected?
St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen?
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 St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects St Columbas Primary School Meals Kitchen 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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