Ben's Ice Cream Studio food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
Ben's Ice Cream Studio holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 8 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: 12 Union Road, Magherafelt, BT45 5DF
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Ben's Ice Cream Studio among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← Ben's Ice Cream Studio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ben's Ice Cream Studio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlanaBakes Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hollybank Respite Unit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| J C Stewart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| McAtamney Butchers Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bob & Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Filtered Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Brysons Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| District 45 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Ben's Ice Cream Studio
What is Ben's Ice Cream Studio's food hygiene rating?
Ben's Ice Cream Studio has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Ben's Ice Cream Studio 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ben's Ice Cream Studio last inspected?
Ben's Ice Cream Studio was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
How does Ben's Ice Cream Studio compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and Ben's Ice Cream Studio is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Ben's Ice Cream Studio 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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Ben's Ice Cream Studio is one of 435 rated food businesses in Co. Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Co. Londonderry →
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