Paul Hampton Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Paul Hampton Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: 5 Harrys Road, Culcavy, Hillsborough, BT26 6HJ
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Paul Hampton Cafe among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Paul Hampton Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 Paul Hampton Cafe 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 Paul Hampton Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Culcavy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Curbed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Fringe Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Downshire Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Chip Hawker Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Curry Leaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Paul Hampton Cafe
What is Paul Hampton Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Paul Hampton Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Paul Hampton Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paul Hampton Cafe last inspected?
Paul Hampton Cafe was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paul Hampton Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paul Hampton Cafe compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Paul Hampton Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Paul Hampton Cafe 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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