Primate Dixon Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Ulster
Primate Dixon Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 School Lane, Brackaville, Coalisland, BT71 4NW
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Primate Dixon Primary School among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ← Primate Dixon Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Primate Dixon Primary School 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 Primate Dixon Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Playgroup School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Primate Dixon Nursery School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| St Joseph's High School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Busy Kids Day Care School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Ardnaskea Court (Clanmil Housing Assoc) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| BT71 Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Alis Coalisland Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 October 2025 |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Primate Dixon Primary School
What is Primate Dixon Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Primate Dixon Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Primate Dixon Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primate Dixon Primary School last inspected?
Primate Dixon Primary School was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Primate Dixon Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Primate Dixon Primary School compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and Primate Dixon Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Primate Dixon Primary School 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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