Hillhead Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
Hillhead Service Station 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 9 February 2026, 5 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: 60 Coleraine Road, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6DX
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Hillhead Service Station 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 | 111 | 8% | ← Hillhead Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hillhead Service Station 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 Hillhead Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brannigans Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| Eurospar Ballycastle Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Connolly Wines Ltd Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Gaelscoil An Chaistil School/college/university | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Knocklayde House Caring Premises | 310 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dalriada Hospital Caring Premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Hillside Luxury B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Rove Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Hillhead Service Station
What is Hillhead Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Hillhead Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Hillhead Service Station 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 Hillhead Service Station last inspected?
Hillhead Service Station was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Hillhead Service Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hillhead Service Station 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, while Hillhead Service Station holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Hillhead Service Station 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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