Magherabuoy House Hotel

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-09-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Magherabuoy House Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 41 Magheraboy Road, Magheraboy, Portrush, Londonderry, BT56 8NX, in the Causeway Coast and Glens local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
41 Magheraboy Road, Magheraboy, Portrush, Londonderry
Postcode
BT56 8NX
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1618681

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Magherabuoy House Hotel?

Magherabuoy House Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Causeway Coast and Glens.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Magherabuoy House Hotel last inspected?

Magherabuoy House Hotel was last inspected on 2025-09-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Magherabuoy House Hotel improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Magherabuoy House Hotel located?

Magherabuoy House Hotel is located at 41 Magheraboy Road, Magheraboy, Portrush, Londonderry , BT56 8NX, in the Causeway Coast and Glens local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT56 postcode area.