Darios Pizza & Pasta food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Darios Pizza & Pasta 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 25 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: 59 Main Street, Ballykelly, BT49 9HS
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Darios Pizza & Pasta 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% | ← Darios Pizza & Pasta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Darios Pizza & Pasta 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 Darios Pizza & Pasta, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Eddies Chopstick Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Hunters Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Morans Super Valu Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Tommys Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Kingsbridge North West Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Calablanca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Calablanca Off Licence Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about Darios Pizza & Pasta
What is Darios Pizza & Pasta's food hygiene rating?
Darios Pizza & Pasta has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Darios Pizza & Pasta 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 Darios Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
Darios Pizza & Pasta was last inspected on 25 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 Darios Pizza & Pasta?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darios Pizza & Pasta 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 Darios Pizza & Pasta is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Darios Pizza & Pasta 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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