The Claret Jug food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
The Claret Jug 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 December 2025, 7 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: 34 Springfield Lane, Mullaghmore, Dungannon, BT70 1QX
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Claret Jug 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 Claret Jug | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Claret Jug 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 Claret Jug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dungannon Golf Club Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Naiscoil Aodha Rua School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Gaelscoil Aodha Rua School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Newell Stores Offlicence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Newell Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Mo Ghra Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Island Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Loane House (Ward 1 and 2) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The Claret Jug
What is The Claret Jug's food hygiene rating?
The Claret Jug has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 11 December 2025.
Is The Claret Jug 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 Claret Jug last inspected?
The Claret Jug was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 The Claret Jug?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Claret Jug 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 Claret Jug holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Claret Jug 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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