Bay of Bengal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Ulster
Bay of Bengal holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: 31 Oldtown Street, Cookstown, Cookstown, BT80 8EE
How it compares in Mid Ulster
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,277 rated places in Mid Ulster score this low, about one in 128. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Bay of Bengal | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Bay of Bengal the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bay of Bengal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herron's (Country Fried Chicken) Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Corner Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Morelli Cookstown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Just A Wee Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Belfast House Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Granny Grettas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Hutchinsons Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Bay of Bengal
What is Bay of Bengal's food hygiene rating?
Bay of Bengal has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Ulster Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Bay of Bengal safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bay of Bengal last inspected?
Bay of Bengal was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Bay of Bengal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bay of Bengal 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 Bay of Bengal holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Bay of Bengal 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Ulster, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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