McCuaigs Bar

Rathlin Island, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6RT

Restaurant / Café / Canteen

Last inspected 20 August 2026 (3 months ago)

Food Hygiene Rating: 2 out of 5

Improvement necessary

Inspection breakdown

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30 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 15 points for cleanliness and condition holds this business at 2.

Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactory
10 of 25 points
Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage
Cleanliness and condition
Improvement necessary
15 of 25 points
Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control
Management of food safety
Good
5 of 30 points
Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Rating history

Down from 4 to 2 at the most recent inspection.

  1. 2
    Improvement necessaryCurrent · 20 August 2026
  2. 4
    Good6 August 2024

Details

Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · Northern Ireland
Local authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Town/city
Ballycastle
Business type
Restaurant / Café / Canteen
FHRS ID
867071
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