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 2,285 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Kilrea
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Gate Lodge Caring Premises · BT51 5ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 2 | Bluebell Bakery Other catering premises · BT51 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Sept 2018 |
| 3 | Articlave Food Hub Distributors/Transporters · BT51 4UP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 4 | Bertha's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BT51 4RE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Tillie Cunningham Manufacturers/packers · BT51 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Rockhill Hospitality Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · BT51 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 7 | Arbutus Events Mobile caterer · BT51 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 May 2025 |
| 8 | The Blackheath Pottery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BT51 4HH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 May 2021 |
| 9 | Angel Sweeties Retailers - other · BT51 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Buddys Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BT51 5AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Mar 2023 |
⚠️ 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 |
Higgins & Sons BT51 4TN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 28 May 2025 |
Sunshine BT51 4UF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 Apr 2025 |
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