Boyd Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Causeway Coast and Glens
Boyd Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 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: 4 The Diamond, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6AW
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Boyd Arms 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% | ← Boyd Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Boyd Arms 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 Boyd Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| The Fruit Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 November 2022 |
| 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 Boyd Arms
What is Boyd Arms's food hygiene rating?
Boyd Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 1 August 2022.
Is Boyd Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boyd Arms last inspected?
Boyd Arms was last inspected on 1 August 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 Boyd Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Boyd Arms 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 Boyd Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Boyd Arms 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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