Doherty's Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Doherty's Bakery 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: 143 Bishop Street, Londonderry, Londonderry, BT48 6UJ
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Doherty's Bakery 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% | ← Doherty's Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Doherty's Bakery 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 Doherty's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Street Community Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bishopgate BnB Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Barr's Traditional Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bluebell Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Abercorn Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Alexander House Caring Premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Bridge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Bishops Gate Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Doherty's Bakery
What is Doherty's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Doherty's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Doherty's Bakery 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 Doherty's Bakery last inspected?
Doherty's Bakery was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Doherty's Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Doherty's Bakery 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 Doherty's Bakery holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Doherty's Bakery 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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