Hinch Distillery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Hinch Distillery 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 3 October 2024, 21 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: 19 Carryduff Road, Carrickmaddyroe, Lisburn, BT27 6TZ
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Hinch Distillery 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% | ← Hinch Distillery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hinch Distillery 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 Hinch Distillery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Golf Club Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| The Drumlins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Tullywest Manor Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Spar Temple Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Hinch Distillery
What is Hinch Distillery's food hygiene rating?
Hinch Distillery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Hinch Distillery 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 Hinch Distillery last inspected?
Hinch Distillery was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Hinch Distillery?
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 Hinch Distillery 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 Hinch Distillery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Hinch Distillery 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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