Dunvale House Special Needs food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Derry City and Strabane
Dunvale House Special Needs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 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: 85 Duncreggan Road, Pennyburn, Londonderry, BT48 0AB
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Dunvale House Special Needs 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% | ← Dunvale House Special Needs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dunvale House Special Needs 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 Dunvale House Special Needs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Health Care Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Brunswick Moviebowl Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Chunky Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Carraig Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| City Centre B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| 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 |
Questions about Dunvale House Special Needs
What is Dunvale House Special Needs's food hygiene rating?
Dunvale House Special Needs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Dunvale House Special Needs 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dunvale House Special Needs last inspected?
Dunvale House Special Needs was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Dunvale House Special Needs?
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 Dunvale House Special Needs 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 Dunvale House Special Needs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Dunvale House Special Needs 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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