North Irish Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
North Irish Horse Inn 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 30 September 2021, more than 4 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: 15b Carncullagh Road, Dervock, BT53 8BT
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts North Irish Horse Inn 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% | ← North Irish Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 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 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 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 North Irish Horse Inn 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 North Irish Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Dervock Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Peppermill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School School/college/university | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about North Irish Horse Inn
What is North Irish Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
North Irish Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 30 September 2021.
Is North Irish Horse Inn 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 North Irish Horse Inn last inspected?
North Irish Horse Inn was last inspected on 30 September 2021, more than 4 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 North Irish Horse Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Irish Horse Inn 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, and North Irish Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects North Irish Horse Inn 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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