Ramore Restaurants Bounce Back from Poor Hygiene Inspection

Ramore Restaurants Ltd, a popular north coast hospitality group, has made a remarkable turnaround in its food hygiene ratings, just weeks after a critical inspection. Following the inspection on April 2, the group was issued a Food Hygiene Rating of 1, but after working closely with council officials, the restaurant group has now achieved maximum five-star ratings for Neptune and Prawn and four-star ratings for the Ramore and the Harbour.

Key Takeaways:

• Ramore Restaurants Ltd initially received a Food Hygiene Rating of 1, the second-lowest possible, after an inspection on April 2.
• Inspectors found that food handling was "generally satisfactory," but cleanliness, condition of facilities, and food safety management needed "major improvement."
• Council officials worked with the business operator to improve standards, and the group has now regained the highest rating of 5 out of 5 at Neptune & Prawn and 4 out of 5 at Ramore & The Harbour.
• The restaurant group has implemented additional measures to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Ramore Restaurants Ltd has expressed its gratitude to customers for their continued support and kindness.

Statistics:

• The initial Food Hygiene Rating was 1 out of 5.
• The maximum five-star rating for Neptune and Prawn was achieved.
• The four-star rating for the Ramore and the Harbour was achieved.
• The restaurant group implemented additional measures to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
• The turnaround was made in time for the expected tourism surge during The Open next month.

Sources:

• "Council working with popular Portrush restaurant owners to improve standards following food hygiene rating of 1" by Newsletter.co.uk (https://www.newsletter.co.uk/business/council-working-with-popular-portrush-restaurant-owners-to-improve-standards-following-food-hygiene-rating-of-1-5133732)
• Ramore Restaurants Ltd social media post (https://www.ramorerestaurant.com/)