Scholars Bar
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Scholars Bar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 2 Castlefin Road, Churchtown, Castlederg, Tyrone, BT81 7BT, in the Derry City and Strabane local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — 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. Derry City and Strabane oversees 1,340 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Derry City and Strabane is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 2 Castlefin Road, Churchtown, Castlederg, Tyrone
- Postcode
- BT81 7BT
- Local Authority
- Derry City and Strabane
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 901833
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Scholars Bar?
Scholars Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Derry City and Strabane.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Scholars Bar last inspected?
Scholars Bar was last inspected on 2025-01-23. 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 Scholars Bar located?
Scholars Bar is located at 2 Castlefin Road, Churchtown, Castlederg, Tyrone , BT81 7BT, in the Derry City and Strabane local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BT81 postcode area.