Action for Children Surestart food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derry City and Strabane
Action for Children Surestart 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: 19-21 Derryview Terrace, Gobnascale, Londonderry, BT47 2ER
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Action for Children Surestart 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% | ← Action for Children Surestart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Action for Children Surestart 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 Action for Children Surestart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Apache Pizza (Waterside) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bridies Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Carrick Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Chapel Road Community Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Brendans Takeaway and Brend Ins Food & Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| 76tattoohouse/croicoffeehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bridge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about Action for Children Surestart
What is Action for Children Surestart's food hygiene rating?
Action for Children Surestart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Action for Children Surestart 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 Action for Children Surestart last inspected?
Action for Children Surestart was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Action for Children Surestart?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Action for Children Surestart 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 Action for Children Surestart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Action for Children Surestart 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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