What is the average food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens?

The average food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens is 4.83 out of 5, across 1,333 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Causeway Coast and Glens compare with the national average for food hygiene?

88.5% of rated premises in Causeway Coast and Glens hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Causeway Coast and Glens 52 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Causeway Coast and Glens have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,180 food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.5% of the 1,333 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Causeway Coast and Glens food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Causeway Coast and Glens (1,459 establishments on record, 1,333 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Causeway Coast and Glens

In Causeway Coast and Glens, 88.5% of 1,333 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.83/5. These figures cover 1,459 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Causeway Coast and Glens has 1,180 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,333 rated premises (88.5%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

5★ share: 88.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.8 pp
National rank: 52 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Causeway Coast and Glens

5★ Very Good

1,180 (88.5%)

4★ Good

109 (8.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

27 (2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

11 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 54 awaiting inspection and 72 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 54 awaiting inspection and 72 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Causeway Coast and Glens: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens?: The average food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens is 4.83 out of 5, across 1,333 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Causeway Coast and Glens compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 88.5% of rated premises in Causeway Coast and Glens hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Causeway Coast and Glens 52 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Causeway Coast and Glens have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,180 food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.5% of the 1,333 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Causeway Coast and Glens food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Causeway Coast and Glens (1,459 establishments on record, 1,333 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Causeway Coast and Glens

McAtamney's Traditional ButchersRetailers - other · 5 Main Street, Town Parks, Ballymoney, Antrim · BT53 6AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Ballymoney High SchoolSchool/college/university · 17 Garryduff Road, Town Parks, Ballymoney, Antrim · BT53 7AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Brian Hunter LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5-11 Market Street, Newtown Limavady Alias Rathbrady Beg, Limavady, Londonderry · BT49 0AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Home BargainsRetailers - other · 31 Castle Street, Town Parks, Ballymoney, Antrim · BT53 6JT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Rathmore Golf ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 5a Bushmills Road, Port Rush, Portrush, Antrim · BT56 8JG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The Rock CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 172-174 Coleraine Road, Cappagh More, Portstewart, Londonderry · BT55 7PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Itsy BitsyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 24 Railway Road, Coleraine And Suburbs, Coleraine, Londonderry · BT52 1PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Morelli's To GoRetailers - other · 53-57 The Promenade, Mullaghacall North, Portstewart, Londonderry · BT55 7AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Causeway Organic CICOther catering premises · BT51
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
All Fiired UpMobile caterer · 8 Neptune Road, Walworth, Ballykelly, Londonderry · BT49 9PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
KennedysMobile caterer · BT51
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Happy House Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 145 Greystone Road, Bovally, Limavady, Londonderry · BT49 0PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Causeway Coast and Glens

Coffee CoveMobile caterer · BT53
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Golf Links HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 140 Dunluce Road, Cloughorr, Portrush, Antrim · BT56 8NB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
Abbey NookRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Abbey Street, Coleraine And Suburbs, Coleraine, Londonderry · BT52 1DS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 October 2025
M A Catering (Bushfoot Golf Club Restaurant)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50 Bushfoot Road, Bushfoot Or Lissanduff, Portballintrae, Antrim · BT57 8RR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2025
NicosRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ballybrakes Road, Ballybrakes, Ballymoney, Antrim · BT53 6LW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
HOT CHATakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 Carncullagh Road, Ballymoney, Antrim · BT53 8BX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2026
RINGaDINOther catering premises · BT54
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 November 2025
Jenos TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 12a Ballyreagh Road, Ballyreagh, Portrush, Antrim · BT56 8LS
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2022

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,459 real Food Standards Agency records for Causeway Coast and Glens, of which 1,333 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.