Thyme & Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Thyme & Co holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 July 2024, more than 2 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: 5 Quay Road, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6BJ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Thyme & Co 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% | ← Thyme & Co | |
| 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 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 Thyme & Co 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 Thyme & Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballycastle Integrated Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 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 Thyme & Co
What is Thyme & Co's food hygiene rating?
Thyme & Co has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Thyme & Co 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thyme & Co last inspected?
Thyme & Co was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 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 Thyme & Co?
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 Thyme & Co 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 Thyme & Co holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Thyme & Co 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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