Derg Valley Care food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derry City and Strabane
Derg Valley Care holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 20 October 2023, 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: 5-7 Parkview Road, Churchtown, Castlederg, BT81 7BN
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Derg Valley Care sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Derg Valley Care | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 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 Derg Valley Care 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 Derg Valley Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derg Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Taste of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Townhouse Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Mickey Joe's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Weebuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Dog House Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Derg Valley Care
What is Derg Valley Care's food hygiene rating?
Derg Valley Care has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 20 October 2023.
Is Derg Valley Care 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derg Valley Care last inspected?
Derg Valley Care was last inspected on 20 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Derg Valley Care?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Derg Valley Care compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while Derg Valley Care holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Derg Valley Care 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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