The Dairy Saintfield food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Dairy Saintfield holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 4 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.
99% of rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lisburn and Castlereagh City ratings →
Address: 124b Saintfield Road, Ballymacbrennan, Lisburn, BT27 6YW
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Dairy Saintfield has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 7 May 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 March 2026 | 5 3 | Worse |
| 7 May 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts The Dairy Saintfield among the 786 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 | 786 | 92% | ← The Dairy Saintfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 62 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dairy Saintfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashvale Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Dobbies Garden World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Burger grill Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Mr whirly Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
Questions about The Dairy Saintfield
What is The Dairy Saintfield's food hygiene rating?
The Dairy Saintfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 7 May 2026.
Is The Dairy Saintfield 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dairy Saintfield last inspected?
The Dairy Saintfield was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Dairy Saintfield compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 857 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and The Dairy Saintfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Dairy Saintfield 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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The Dairy Saintfield is one of 209 rated food businesses in Down. See every hygiene rating in Down →
Lisburn and Castlereagh City inspects and rates 919 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Lisburn and Castlereagh City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/
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