Gallens Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derry City and Strabane
Gallens Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 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: 69 Main Street, Churchtown, Castlederg, BT81 7AN
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Gallens Bar 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% | ← Gallens Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gallens Bar 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 Gallens Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAX Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Logues Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| P G Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 December 2024 |
| Sportsman's Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Pizza Oven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 October 2025 |
| Bus Stop Newsagents Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| El Greco Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Gallens Bar
What is Gallens Bar's food hygiene rating?
Gallens Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Gallens Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gallens Bar last inspected?
Gallens Bar was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Gallens Bar?
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 Gallens Bar 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 Gallens Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Gallens Bar 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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