The Fruit Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Fruit Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 November 2022, more than 3 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: 10 The Diamond, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6AW
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fruit Shop sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← The Fruit Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Fruit Shop 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 The Fruit Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
| Co-Op Ballycastle Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Halo Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Pizza Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| The Cellar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Diamond Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| O'Connors Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Ramoan Parish Centre Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2022 |
Questions about The Fruit Shop
What is The Fruit Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Fruit Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 7 November 2022.
Is The Fruit Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fruit Shop last inspected?
The Fruit Shop was last inspected on 7 November 2022, more than 3 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 The Fruit Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fruit Shop 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, while The Fruit Shop holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Fruit Shop 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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