Good news as food hygiene ratings handed to seven Derry City and Strabane establishments

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to seven of Derry City and Strabane’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to four restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Haileys Homebakes at 1 William Street, Churchtown, Castlederg, Tyrone; rated on October 16

• Rated 5: The Flying Clipper Brasserie The Flying Clipper Restaurant The Barista Cafe at Asylum Road, Edenballymore, Derry, Derry; rated on October 11

• Rated 5: Thirsty Goat at 31-33 Shipquay Street, Londonderry, Londonderry, Londonderry; rated on October 6

• Rated 5: Mekong Street Food at 7-8 Magazine Street, Londonderry, Londonderry, Londonderry; rated on October 5

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And two ratings have been handed to pubs, bars or nightclubs:

• Rated 5: Cosh Bar LTD at 66 Buncrana Road, Coshquin, Londonderry, Londonderry; rated on October 4

• Rated 5: Guildhall Taphouse at 4 Custom House Street, Londonderry, Londonderry, Londonderry; rated on September 22

Takeaways

Plus one rating for a takeaway:

• Rated 5: Bridies Take Away at 65 Buncrana Road, White House Or Ballymagrorty, Londonderry, Londonderry; rated on October 3