Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derry City and Strabane
Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: 35 Melmount Road, Ballycolman, Strabane, BT82 9EF
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen 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% | ← Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen 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 Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McBrearty's Mace Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Melmount Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| St Mary's Primary and Nursery School (Junior) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| St Mary's Primary School Kitchen (Sen) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Knockavoe School & Resource Centre School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Woodmount Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Beech Lane Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen
What is Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen last inspected?
Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen 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 Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Holy Cross College Meals Kitchen 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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