McAtamney's Traditional Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Derry City and Strabane
McAtamney's Traditional Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre, Londonderry, BT47 6DF
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts McAtamney's Traditional Butchers among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← McAtamney's Traditional Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 McAtamney's Traditional 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 McAtamney's Traditional Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altnagelvin Cafes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Clondermott House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Bridies Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Adult Respite Facility (Cottages) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Beechway House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Children's Respite Cottage Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Chapel Road Community Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about McAtamney's Traditional Butchers
What is McAtamney's Traditional Butchers's food hygiene rating?
McAtamney's Traditional Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 13 May 2025.
Is McAtamney's Traditional Butchers 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McAtamney's Traditional Butchers last inspected?
McAtamney's Traditional Butchers was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at McAtamney's Traditional Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McAtamney's Traditional Butchers compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and McAtamney's Traditional Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects McAtamney's Traditional 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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