The Rooks Nest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Rooks Nest 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 9 August 2019, more than 6 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: 19 Main Street, Turnarobert, Armoy, BT53 8SH
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Rooks Nest 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% | ← The Rooks Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Rooks Nest 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 Rooks Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCaughans Mace Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Armoy cross community playgroup Caring Premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Tea at Tilly's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Sunrise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| The Armada Wine Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Armoy Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 October 2025 |
| St Olcan's Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Armoy Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about The Rooks Nest
What is The Rooks Nest's food hygiene rating?
The Rooks Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 9 August 2019.
Is The Rooks Nest 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 The Rooks Nest last inspected?
The Rooks Nest was last inspected on 9 August 2019, more than 6 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 Rooks Nest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Rooks Nest 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 The Rooks Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Rooks Nest 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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