McCools Gelato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
McCools Gelato 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bentrim Centre Bentrim Road, Lisburn, BT28 2GB
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts McCools Gelato among the 837 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 | 837 | 92% | ← McCools Gelato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Very 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 McCools Gelato 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 McCools Gelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aoh Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| EL Shammah Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Elsie's Woodfired Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Hagues Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2017 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Baltic Coast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Cam Hing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Golden Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about McCools Gelato
What is McCools Gelato's food hygiene rating?
McCools Gelato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 5 September 2024.
Is McCools Gelato 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 McCools Gelato last inspected?
McCools Gelato was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at McCools Gelato?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McCools Gelato compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and McCools Gelato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects McCools Gelato 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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