The Old Thatch Inn Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
The Old Thatch Inn Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 11 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 116 Hillhead Road, The Creagh (Etre And Otre), Castledawson, BT45 8ET
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Thatch Inn Ltd 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% | ← The Old Thatch Inn Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Old Thatch Inn Ltd 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 The Old Thatch Inn Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Malachy's GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| O'Kane Cars Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Castlehill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The Old Thatch Inn Ltd
What is The Old Thatch Inn Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Old Thatch Inn Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 11 January 2024.
Is The Old Thatch Inn Ltd 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Thatch Inn Ltd last inspected?
The Old Thatch Inn Ltd was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Old Thatch Inn Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Thatch Inn Ltd 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 The Old Thatch Inn Ltd holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Old Thatch Inn Ltd 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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