The Backford Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Ulster
The Backford Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 21 Pomeroy Road, Donaghmore, Donaghmore, BT70 3HG
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Backford Takeaway 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 Backford Takeaway | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Backford Takeaway 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 Backford Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurospar Donaghmore Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Golden Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Hutton Butchers Donaghmore Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| St Patrick's Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Moon And Back Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Lollipop Playgroup School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Green Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| St Joseph's Grammar School School/college/university | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about The Backford Takeaway
What is The Backford Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Backford Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Backford Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Backford Takeaway last inspected?
The Backford Takeaway was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 Backford Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Backford Takeaway 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 Backford Takeaway holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Backford Takeaway 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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