Northland Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derry City and Strabane
Northland 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 15 November 2024, 20 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: 24 Northland Avenue, Edenballymore, Londonderry, BT48 7JN
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Northland 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% | ← Northland 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 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 Northland 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 Northland Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| City Centre B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Brooklands Health Care Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Barista on the Foyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Burn Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Clipper Quay Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Carraig Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Bluegrass Afterschool Playclub Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
Questions about Northland Stores
What is Northland Stores's food hygiene rating?
Northland Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Northland 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 Northland Stores last inspected?
Northland Stores was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 20 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 Northland Stores?
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 Northland 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 Northland Stores holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Northland 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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