St Colums Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
St Colums Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: 24 Lever Road, Mullaghacall North, Portstewart, BT55 7EF
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so St Colums Primary School sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← St Colums Primary School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Colums 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 St Colums Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Me and Mrs Jones Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Chipmongers inc Phat Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Awaken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Guilt Trip Coffee and Donuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| Culture Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Portstewart Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about St Colums Primary School
What is St Colums Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Colums Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 30 March 2026.
Is St Colums Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Colums Primary School last inspected?
St Colums Primary School was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Colums Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 St Colums 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, while St Colums Primary School holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects St Colums 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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