Culmore Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Derry City and Strabane
Culmore Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: 181 Culmore Road, Culmore, Londonderry, BT48 8JH
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Culmore Primary School 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% | ← Culmore Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Culmore Primary School 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 Culmore Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Centre @ St Peters Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Owen Mor Care Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Spar Culmore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Hollybush Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Culmore Kids Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Kennedys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Stax coffee shop and bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Hollybush Daycare Nursery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Culmore Primary School
What is Culmore Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Culmore Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Culmore Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Culmore Primary School last inspected?
Culmore Primary School was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Culmore Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Culmore Primary School 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 Culmore Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Culmore Primary School 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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