Ballycastle Integrated Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
Ballycastle Integrated 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
This is a fresh result: Ballycastle Integrated Primary School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 43 Quay Road, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6BJ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Ballycastle Integrated 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% | ← Ballycastle Integrated Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Ballycastle Integrated 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 Ballycastle Integrated Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 July 2024 |
| Rathmoyle Resource Centre Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Shorebird Coffee Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Glenshesk Court Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2026 |
| Beechwood BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Leabank Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Anglers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Marine Hotel (Ballycastle) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Ballycastle Integrated Primary School
What is Ballycastle Integrated Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ballycastle Integrated Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Ballycastle Integrated 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 Ballycastle Integrated Primary School last inspected?
Ballycastle Integrated Primary School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Ballycastle Integrated Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ballycastle Integrated Primary School 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 Ballycastle Integrated Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Ballycastle Integrated 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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