Food Safety in Kilrea
197 establishments rated · 87.82% with 5 stars
Kilrea is a village, townland and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It gets its name from the ancient church that stood near the current Church of Ireland on Church Street, overlooking the town. It is near the River Bann, which marks the boundary between County Londonderry and County Antrim. In the 2011 Census, it had a population of 1,678. It is situated within Causeway Coast and Glens district.
Kilrea (BT51) is home to 197 rated food establishments in the Mid Ulster area of Mid Ulster. An impressive 87.82% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Kilrea vs Mid Ulster Average
% of establishments with given rating · Mid Ulster average across 1,367 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Kilrea
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garvagh Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub · BT51 5AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Tillie Cunningham Manufacturers/packers · BT51 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 3 | Igloo Pizza Co. Mobile caterer · BT51 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Killowen Primary School Meals School/college/university · BT51 3BZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Exorna Spar Retailers - other · BT51 4TX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Strand Service Station Retailers - other · BT51 3AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Kilrea Service Station Retailers - other · BT51 5QP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Sutzus Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · BT51 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Poundstretcher Retailers - other · BT51 3QQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Temple Cove Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BT51 4WE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Aug 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Kilrea
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Hullabaloos Restaurant Ltd BT51 3NA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 Jan 2026 |
Turf n Surf Coleraine BT51 3DP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 Jan 2026 |
Sunshine BT51 4UF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 Apr 2025 |
New Golden House BT51 5QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 Mar 2026 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO