The Cottage food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derry City and Strabane
The Cottage 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 23 September 2024, 21 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: 106 Irish Street, Altnagelvin, Londonderry, BT47 2ND
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts The Cottage 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% | ← The Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cottage 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 Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clondermott House Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Altnagelvin Cafes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bridies Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Central park coffee Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Chapel Road Community Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bridies Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Adult Respite Facility (Cottages) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Beechway House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about The Cottage
What is The Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 23 September 2024.
Is The Cottage 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 The Cottage last inspected?
The Cottage was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 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 Cottage?
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 The Cottage 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 The Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects The Cottage 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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