Mulgrew's Food Hall food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Mulgrew's Food Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 696 Saintfield Road, Belfast, BT8 8BU
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Mulgrew's Food Hall 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% | ← Mulgrew's Food Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 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 94 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mulgrew's Food Hall 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 Mulgrew's Food Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winemark Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Paddington little treasures Caring Premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Wok This Way Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Hollygate Lodge Private Retirement Home Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Wineseller Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2016 |
| Carryduff Nursing Home Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Carryduff Play Care Centre Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Killynure House Emi Residential Home Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Mulgrew's Food Hall
What is Mulgrew's Food Hall's food hygiene rating?
Mulgrew's Food Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Mulgrew's Food Hall 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mulgrew's Food Hall last inspected?
Mulgrew's Food Hall was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Mulgrew's Food Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mulgrew's Food Hall compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 912 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Mulgrew's Food Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Mulgrew's Food Hall 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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