J F McLister and Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Causeway Coast and Glens
J F McLister and Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: 17-19 Ann Street, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6AA
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts J F McLister and Son 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% | ← J F McLister and Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 J F McLister and Son 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 J F McLister and Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnelly Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| McKay Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Frank A Mc Caughan Chemist Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Our Dollys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Sandys Cafe @ The Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Bakery Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Central Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2026 |
| McMichaels Chemist Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about J F McLister and Son
What is J F McLister and Son's food hygiene rating?
J F McLister and Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 26 February 2025.
Is J F McLister and Son 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J F McLister and Son last inspected?
J F McLister and Son was last inspected on 26 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 J F McLister and Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 J F McLister and Son 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 J F McLister and Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects J F McLister and Son 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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