The Castledawson Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
The Castledawson Inn 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 28 November 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: 47 Main Street, Shanemullagh, Castledawson, BT45 8AA
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Castledawson Inn 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 Castledawson Inn | |
| 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 The Castledawson Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Dawsons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Hotel Bar Castledawson Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2023 |
| Castledawson Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ditty's (Castledawson) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| R Mawhinney And Son Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Jackson's Of Castledawson Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
Questions about The Castledawson Inn
What is The Castledawson Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Castledawson Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 28 November 2025.
Is The Castledawson Inn 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 Castledawson Inn last inspected?
The Castledawson Inn was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
How does The Castledawson Inn 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 Castledawson Inn holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Castledawson Inn 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 Castledawson Inn is one of 435 rated food businesses in Co. Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Co. Londonderry →
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