Food Hygiene Ratings in Mid Ulster

1,353 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 87.9% rated "very good".

1,353
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
4
Rated 0 or 1
87.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good87.9%1,104
Good9.3%117
Satisfactory1.7%21
Improvement Needed0.8%10
Major Improvement0.3%4
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen25318.7%
Retailers - other22716.8%
School/college/university17012.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1319.7%
Other catering premises1208.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub1208.9%
Caring Premises1047.7%
Mobile caterer725.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Mid Ulster are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Mid Ulster currently has 1,353 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,256 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 87.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 4 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
B's GriddleBT71 5BJ1Jan 23, 2026
Centra TobermoreBT45 5PP1Mar 05, 2025
Gran FriesBT46 5QB1Oct 23, 2025
Hilltop Day-TodayBT80 8QB1Feb 24, 2025
Alis CoalislandBT71 4LS2Oct 10, 2025
Bay of BengalBT80 8EE2Jan 16, 2025
Church Street BrasserieBT45 6AP2Feb 04, 2026
COHANNON INNBT71 6HJ2Sep 03, 2025
KcellarsBT45 8AG2Feb 11, 2025
Milburn Service StationBT80 8EN2Jan 08, 2026
Pagoda Chinese TakeawayBT46 5BN2Oct 14, 2025
SIZZLIN' SMOKEHOUSEBT45 6ED2Jan 08, 2026
Slims CafeBT45 7AL2Nov 25, 2025
The Olive TreeBT45 5DA2Dec 12, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Mid Ulster have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,104 food businesses in Mid Ulster with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Mid Ulster?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Mid Ulster?+

Inspection frequency in Mid Ulster depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies