Cafe Leon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Causeway Coast and Glens
Cafe Leon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 56 Carhill Road, Tirkeeran, Garvagh, BT51 5PF
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Cafe Leon among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Cafe Leon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 Cafe Leon 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 Cafe Leon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appletrees Childcare School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| St Patricks Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bee Gees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Spar Garvagh Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 March 2026 |
| Garvagh Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Usshers Ice Cream Manufacturer Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Garvagh Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2017 |
| Coffee Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Leon
What is Cafe Leon's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Leon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Cafe Leon 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Leon last inspected?
Cafe Leon was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Leon?
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 Cafe Leon compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Leon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Cafe Leon 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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