Ballymac Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Ballymac Stores 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: 1 Dunluce Court, Ballymagrorty, Londonderry, BT48 0PA
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Ballymac Stores 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% | ← Ballymac Stores | |
| 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 Ballymac Stores 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 Ballymac Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCHP Fresh Life (Beyond Food) Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Arkle House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ardnashee Northland Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Butties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bridies Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Centra Buncrana Road Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Cosh Bar LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Ballymac Stores
What is Ballymac Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ballymac Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Ballymac Stores 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 Ballymac Stores last inspected?
Ballymac Stores was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Ballymac Stores?
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 Ballymac Stores 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 Ballymac Stores holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Ballymac Stores 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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