Morellis food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Morellis holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 8 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: 11 North Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6BN
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Morellis 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% | ← Morellis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Morellis 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 Morellis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Marine Hotel (Ballycastle) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Pizza Haven Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Dessert Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| The Promenade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Harbour Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 September 2023 |
| Boyles Spar Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Mauds Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
Questions about Morellis
What is Morellis's food hygiene rating?
Morellis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Morellis 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Morellis last inspected?
Morellis was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Morellis?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morellis 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 Morellis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Morellis 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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