Day Today food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Day Today holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 38 Abercorn Road, Londonderry, Londonderry, BT48 6SA
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
A 2 is rare: only 3 of 1,215 rated places in Derry City and Strabane score this low, about one in 405. By contrast 76% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Day Today | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Day Today the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Day Today, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abercorn Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bridge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Carlisle Road Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Alexander House Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Cedar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| 76tattoohouse/croicoffeehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bennigan's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bishopgate BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Day Today
What is Day Today's food hygiene rating?
Day Today has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 19 August 2024.
Is Day Today safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Day Today last inspected?
Day Today was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 months 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 Day Today?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Day Today 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 Day Today holds a 2. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Day Today 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derry City and Strabane, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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