Finlay Foods Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Finlay Foods Canteen 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 24 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: 29a Maghaberry Road, Ballynalargy, Maghaberry, BT67 0JG
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Finlay Foods Canteen 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% | ← Finlay Foods Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Finlay Foods Canteen 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 Finlay Foods Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory Makers Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Drink Store (Maghaberry) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Eurospar Maghaberry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Maghaberry Pharmacy Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Little Munchkins Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Maghaberry Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about Finlay Foods Canteen
What is Finlay Foods Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Finlay Foods Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Finlay Foods Canteen 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 Finlay Foods Canteen last inspected?
Finlay Foods Canteen was last inspected on 24 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 Finlay Foods Canteen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Finlay Foods Canteen 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 Finlay Foods Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Finlay Foods Canteen 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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