Day Today food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Day Today holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 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: 29a Lisnaragh Road, BT82 0QL
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Day Today sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Day Today | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Day Today 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 Day Today, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surestart Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Donemana Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 128 yards away | Exempt | |
| D W Cooke Ltd (Vivo) Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Donemana Mart Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ron's Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| The Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2025 |
| Dragon Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 September 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | 140 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Day Today
What is Day Today's food hygiene rating?
Day Today has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Day Today safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Day Today last inspected?
Day Today was last inspected on 23 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 Day Today?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Day Today 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 Day Today holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Day Today 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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