Sion Mills Community Association food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derry City and Strabane
Sion Mills Community Association holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2023, more than 3 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: 2 Garden Road, Liggartown, Sion Mills, BT82 9NR
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Sion Mills Community Association 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% | ← Sion Mills Community Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sion Mills Community Association 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 Sion Mills Community Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sion Mills Ingregated Primary School & Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Surestart Creche (Sion Mills PS) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Sion Mills Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Little Flower Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Yarn Spinner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Joe's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Sion Mills Recreation Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Sion Mills Community Association
What is Sion Mills Community Association's food hygiene rating?
Sion Mills Community Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 5 May 2023.
Is Sion Mills Community Association 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sion Mills Community Association last inspected?
Sion Mills Community Association was last inspected on 5 May 2023, more than 3 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 Sion Mills Community Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sion Mills Community Association 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 Sion Mills Community Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Sion Mills Community Association 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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