Gareths Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Gareths Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 11 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: 171 Coleraine Road, East Crossreagh, Portstewart, BT55 7HU
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Gareths Takeaway 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% | ← Gareths Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Gareths Takeaway 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 Gareths Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winemark Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Spar Larkhill Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| The Rock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Carnalbanagh House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| port 56 guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2022 |
| Tullaghmurry Fold Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Harrys Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Gareths Takeaway
What is Gareths Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Gareths Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Gareths Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gareths Takeaway last inspected?
Gareths Takeaway was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Gareths Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gareths Takeaway 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 Gareths Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Gareths Takeaway 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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