AL's Coffee
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AL's Coffee is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Bishops Gate Lodge, Castlerock, BT51 4XW, in the Causeway Coast and Glens local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Causeway Coast and Glens oversees 1,457 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Bishops Gate Lodge, Castlerock
- Postcode
- BT51 4XW
- Local Authority
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1396542
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of AL's Coffee?
AL's Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Causeway Coast and Glens.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was AL's Coffee last inspected?
AL's Coffee was last inspected on 2025-08-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is AL's Coffee located?
AL's Coffee is located at Bishops Gate Lodge, Castlerock , BT51 4XW, in the Causeway Coast and Glens local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT51 postcode area.