The Open Championship golf tournament is making a grand return to Portrush this summer, and it’s expected to bring a tourism bonanza to the North Coast. From July 13 to 20, hospitality businesses in Portrush, Portstewart, and other areas along the north coast are gearing up for a busy week. With businesses in Northern Ireland required to display food hygiene ratings, Belfast Live has put together a list of some of the top and bottom ratings in the region. These ratings, based on inspections, can be found online or on stickers at the businesses’ entrances.
Hygiene Inspections and Ratings: What You Need to Know
During inspections, officers check how food is handled, the condition of the business premises, and how food safety is managed. Ratings range from 5 to 0, with 5 being excellent and 0 needing urgent improvement. To get a top rating, businesses must excel in all three areas. Portrush has numerous businesses with top ratings, including the Royal Portrush Golf Club with a four-out-of-five score. Nearly 100 businesses in Portrush have a perfect five-out-of-five rating, such as Urban, Two Twenty, Tom Toms Bakery, Port Hotel, Smash n Bird, and more. There are also 14 businesses with a good four-out-of-five rating, like Wing Hong, Saffron, Mr Chips Diner, and others.
Portstewart’s Hygiene Ratings: A Quick Look
Portstewart also boasts a good number of top-rated businesses, with around 50 receiving a five-out-of-five score. Notable establishments include Villa Bar and Grill, Tom Toms Bakery, The Prom Chippy, Roughans, and others. Seven businesses in Portstewart have a four-out-of-five rating, including Awaken Addition, Flaming Wok, Griddle Bakery, and more. Only one business in Portstewart has a three rating, while Vittle Bakeshop is the sole establishment with a two rating. Thankfully, there are no businesses in Portstewart rated below two, ensuring a decent level of hygiene across the board.
So, if you’re planning to visit Portrush or Portstewart this summer, you can rest assured that many businesses are upholding excellent food hygiene standards. Whether you’re grabbing a bite to eat at a local café or enjoying a meal at a top restaurant, the hygiene ratings provide valuable insight into the cleanliness and safety of these establishments. Make sure to check out the ratings before dining out to ensure a pleasant and worry-free experience.
