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Food Hygiene Ratings in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 75.3% of 1,214 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.69/5. These figures cover 1,344 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Derry City and Strabane has 914 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,214 rated premises (75.3%). 5 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 75.3%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- -4.4 pp
- National rank
- 232 / 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 Derry City and Strabane
Plus 33 awaiting inspection and 97 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 33 awaiting inspection and 97 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Derry City and Strabane: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Derry City and Strabane?
- The average food hygiene rating in Derry City and Strabane is 4.69 out of 5, across 1,214 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Derry City and Strabane compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 75.3% of rated premises in Derry City and Strabane hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Derry City and Strabane 232 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 Derry City and Strabane have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 914 food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.3% of the 1,214 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Derry City and Strabane have a low hygiene rating?
- 5 food businesses in Derry City and Strabane 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 Derry City and Strabane food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Derry City and Strabane (1,344 establishments on record, 1,214 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.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Derry City and Strabane
Top-rated places in Derry City and Strabane
- B & M RetailRetailers - other · 195 Main Street, Strabane · BT82 8BD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
- Nazareth House Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Bishop Street, Londonderry, Londonderry, Londonderry · BT48 6UN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
- OystersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 Patrick Street, Town Parks, Strabane, Tyrone · BT82 8DQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
- Tullyally Community CentreOther catering premises · Glendermott Valley Business Park, Lower Tullyally, Drumahoe, Londonderry · BT47 3LR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
- Flappy's DeliTakeaway/sandwich shop · 37b Clooney Terrace, Derry · BT47 6AP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
- Park Hall GroupOther catering premises · 108 Altinure Road, Derry · BT47 4BQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
- SparRetailers - other · 14 Trench Road, Gobnascale, Londonderry, Londonderry · BT47 3UB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
- Yer Ma’s Coffee CompanyManufacturers/packers · BT475/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
- Waterfoot HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 14 Clooney Road, Caw, Londonderry, Londonderry · BT47 6TB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
- Doherty's Bakery/Tea BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 Foyle Street, Londonderry, Londonderry, Londonderry · BT48 6AP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Donemana Mart CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Berryhill Road, Dunnamanagh, Dunnamanagh, Tyrone · BT82 0NB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Eurospar HatfieldRetailers - other · 155 Creggan Road, Ballymagrorty, Londonderry, Londonderry · BT48 0RX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Places needing improvement in Derry City and Strabane
- Cod on lineMobile caterer · 42a Rathlin Drive, Londonderry · BT48 9RT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
- Peking GardensTakeaway/sandwich shop · 17 Strabane Old Road, Clooney, Londonderry, Londonderry · BT47 2DL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
- CoupeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10 Shipquay Street, Derry · BT486DN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
- Day TodayRetailers - other · 38 Abercorn Road, Londonderry, Londonderry, Londonderry · BT48 6SA2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 August 2024
- madame pho derry ltdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 Bishop Street Within, Londonderry, Londonderry, Londonderry · BT48 6PL2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
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 1,344 real Food Standards Agency records for Derry City and Strabane, of which 1,214 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.