Scholars Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Derry City and Strabane
Scholars 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: 2 Castlefin Road, Churchtown, Castlederg, BT81 7BT
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Scholars 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% | ← Scholars 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Scholars 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 Scholars Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Takeaway LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Flame by the Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2026 |
| McCrory's Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Co-op Store Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Molloy Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Rainbow Surestart Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bus Stop Newsagents Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| El Greco Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Scholars Bar
What is Scholars Bar's food hygiene rating?
Scholars Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Scholars 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 Scholars Bar last inspected?
Scholars Bar was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Scholars Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scholars 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 Scholars Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Scholars 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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