Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 19 Dromore Street, Begny, BT25 2BJ
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms 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% | ← Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms 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 Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fehmis kebab and pizza house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Kerbside kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Village Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Dromara Community Group Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Castle Meats Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Eurospar Dromara Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Li's Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Todays Local Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms
What is Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms's food hygiene rating?
Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms 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 Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms last inspected?
Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms 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 Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Demi's Kitchen/Laganview Arms 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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