What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid Ulster?

The average food hygiene rating in Mid Ulster is 4.85 out of 5, across 1,268 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Mid Ulster compare with the national average for food hygiene?

88.7% of rated premises in Mid Ulster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid Ulster 51 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Mid Ulster have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,125 food businesses in Mid Ulster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.7% of the 1,268 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Mid Ulster have a low hygiene rating?

15 food businesses in Mid Ulster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Mid Ulster food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Ulster (1,357 establishments on record, 1,268 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Mid Ulster

In Mid Ulster, 88.7% of 1,268 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.85/5. These figures cover 1,357 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Mid Ulster has 1,125 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,268 rated premises (88.7%). 15 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

5★ share: 88.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.0 pp
National rank: 51 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Mid Ulster

5★ Very Good

1,125 (88.7%)

4★ Good

111 (8.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

17 (1.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

11 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 27 awaiting inspection and 62 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 27 awaiting inspection and 62 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Mid Ulster: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid Ulster?: The average food hygiene rating in Mid Ulster is 4.85 out of 5, across 1,268 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Mid Ulster compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 88.7% of rated premises in Mid Ulster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.0 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid Ulster 51 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Mid Ulster have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,125 food businesses in Mid Ulster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.7% of the 1,268 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Mid Ulster have a low hygiene rating?: 15 food businesses in Mid Ulster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Mid Ulster food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Ulster (1,357 establishments on record, 1,268 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Mid Ulster

IARSCOIL UI NEILL / AN NAISCOIL BHEAGSchool/college/university · 104 Washingbay Road, Gortgonis, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone · BT71 4PU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
GAELSCOIL UI NEILLSchool/college/university · 104 Washingbay Road, Gortgonis, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone · BT71 4PU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
HAPPY DAYS PLAYGROUPSchool/college/university · 29b School Lane, Brackaville, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone · BT71 4NW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
BLESSINGBOURNE COACH HOUSEOther catering premises · Murley Road, Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone · BT75 0QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
New Row Primary School Meals KitchenSchool/college/university · 43 New Row, Shanemullagh, Castledawson, Co. Londonderry · BT45 8AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
NAISCOIL AODHA RUASchool/college/university · 97a Donaghmore Road, Drumcoo, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone · BT70 1HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Howard Nursery UnitSchool/college/university · 2 Main Road, Stangmore (Knox), Moygashel, Co. Tyrone · BT71 7QR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
HOWARD PRIMARY SCHOOL KITCHENSchool/college/university · 2 Main Road, Stangmore (Knox), Moygashel, Co. Tyrone · BT71 7QR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Domino's PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 70 Scotch Street, Drumcoo, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone · BT70 1BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Inflatable World CookstownRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kilcronagh Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone · BT80 9HG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Magherafelt Women's Group Ltd - Kidz Lodge Day CareCaring Premises · 27-29 Moneymore Road, Town Parks Of Magherafelt, Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry · BT45 6AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
MOY REGIONAL SCHOOLSchool/college/university · 12 Dungannon Road, Moy, Moy, Co. Tyrone · BT71 7SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Mid Ulster

Hilltop Day-TodayRetailers - other · 47 Chapel Street, Gortalowry, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone · BT80 8QB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2025
Centra TobermoreRetailers - other · 63 Main Street, Tobermore, Tobermore, Co. Londonderry · BT45 5PP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2025
Gran FriesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18 Main Street, Swatragh, Swatragh, Co. Londonderry · BT46 5QB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2025
BienVenidos Café & RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26a Market Street, Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry · BT45 6ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
Pagoda Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 Coleraine Road, Tamnymullan, Maghera, Co. Londonderry · BT46 5BN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 October 2025
Bay of BengalTakeaway/sandwich shop · 31 Oldtown Street, Cookstown, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone · BT80 8EE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2025
COHANNON INNRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 212 Ballynakilly Road, Cohannan, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone · BT71 6HJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 September 2025
Golden Hill RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Clady Road, Glenone, Portglenone, Co. Londonderry · BT44 8JX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,357 real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Ulster, of which 1,268 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.