The Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
The Village Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Main Street, Killen Near, Killen, BT81 7SE
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Store sits behind roughly 1,149 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ← The Village Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Village Store 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 The Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawks Claw Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| T's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Killen PS Dining Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| First Steps Children's Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about The Village Store
What is The Village Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 11 December 2024.
Is The Village Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Village Store last inspected?
The Village Store was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 The Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Store 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, while The Village Store holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects The Village Store 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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