Mr whirly food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Mr whirly 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 9 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 280 Comber Road, Ballymacbrennan, Lisburn, BT27 6TA
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Mr whirly 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% | ← Mr whirly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mr whirly 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 Mr whirly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger grill Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Carr Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Carr Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Carr Kids Wraparound Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Dairy Saintfield Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Mr whirly
What is Mr whirly's food hygiene rating?
Mr whirly has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 9 March 2023.
Is Mr whirly 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 Mr whirly last inspected?
Mr whirly was last inspected on 9 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Mr whirly?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mr whirly 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 Mr whirly is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Mr whirly 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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