St Olcan's Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
St Olcan's Primary School 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 17 February 2025, 16 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: 202 Glenshesk Road, Turnarobert, Armoy, BT53 8RJ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts St Olcan's Primary School 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 Olcan's Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Olcan's 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 Olcan's Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armoy Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 October 2025 |
| The Armada Wine Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Sunrise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Armoy cross community playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Tea at Tilly's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| McCaughans Mace Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Rooks Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Ballykenver Farm Shop & Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about St Olcan's Primary School
What is St Olcan's Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Olcan's Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 17 February 2025.
Is St Olcan's Primary School 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 Olcan's Primary School last inspected?
St Olcan's Primary School was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 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 Olcan's Primary School?
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 St Olcan's 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, and St Olcan's Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects St Olcan's 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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