T B F Thompson Ministries food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
T B F Thompson Ministries 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 26 October 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: 12 Killyvally Road, Garvagh, BT51 5LU
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts T B F Thompson Ministries 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% | ← T B F Thompson Ministries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 T B F Thompson Ministries 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 T B F Thompson Ministries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity House Caring Premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Lucky Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Garvagh Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2017 |
| Buddys Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| EUROSPAR Garvagh Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| McAtamney's Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2022 |
| Salters Traditional Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about T B F Thompson Ministries
What is T B F Thompson Ministries's food hygiene rating?
T B F Thompson Ministries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 26 October 2023.
Is T B F Thompson Ministries 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 T B F Thompson Ministries last inspected?
T B F Thompson Ministries was last inspected on 26 October 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 T B F Thompson Ministries?
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 T B F Thompson Ministries 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 T B F Thompson Ministries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects T B F Thompson Ministries 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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