Abbey B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Derry City and Strabane
Abbey B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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: 4 Abbey Street, Edenballymore, Londonderry, BT48 9DN
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Abbey B&B among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Abbey B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Abbey B&B 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 Abbey B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| 7Twenty Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Cathedral View Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Browns In Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Brendan's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Brickwork Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Castle Gate 12 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Centra Moran's Retail Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Abbey B&B
What is Abbey B&B's food hygiene rating?
Abbey B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Abbey B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey B&B last inspected?
Abbey B&B was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 Abbey B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey B&B 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, and Abbey B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Abbey B&B 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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