Homeplace Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
Homeplace Cafe 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 11 December 2024, 19 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: 45 Main Street, Old Town Downing, Bellaghy, BT45 8HT
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Homeplace Cafe 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% | ← Homeplace Cafe | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Homeplace Cafe 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 Homeplace Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docs Bar Bellaghy Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| The Village Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Golden City Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 January 2026 |
| Soda's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| The Tap House Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Poets Corner Bellaghy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2025 |
| Diamond Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Hamilton's Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Homeplace Cafe
What is Homeplace Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Homeplace Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Homeplace Cafe 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 Homeplace Cafe last inspected?
Homeplace Cafe was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Homeplace Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Homeplace Cafe 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 Homeplace Cafe holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Homeplace Cafe 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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