Bell's Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Ulster
Bell's Family Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Meadowlane Shopping Centre, Magherafelt, BT45 6PR
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Bell's Family Butchers sits behind roughly 1,133 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ← Bell's Family Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bell's Family Butchers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bell's Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods PLC Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Meadowell Fold Lunch Club Caring Premises | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bright Beginnings Daycare Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Magherafelt Women's Group Ltd - Kidz Lodge After Schools Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Magherafelt Women's Group Ltd - Kidz Lodge Day Care Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Mrs B's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Bell's Family Butchers
What is Bell's Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Bell's Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Bell's Family Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bell's Family Butchers last inspected?
Bell's Family Butchers was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bell's Family Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bell's Family Butchers compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, while Bell's Family Butchers holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Bell's Family Butchers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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