Donna McMahon (Childminder) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Belfast City
Donna McMahon (Childminder) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 3 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.
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts Donna McMahon (Childminder) among the 2,117 places in Belfast City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,117 | 73% | ← Donna McMahon (Childminder) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Donna McMahon (Childminder) 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.
Questions about Donna McMahon (Childminder)
What is Donna McMahon (Childminder)'s food hygiene rating?
Donna McMahon (Childminder) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Donna McMahon (Childminder) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donna McMahon (Childminder) last inspected?
Donna McMahon (Childminder) was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Belfast City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Donna McMahon (Childminder)?
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 Donna McMahon (Childminder) compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,920 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and Donna McMahon (Childminder) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects Donna McMahon (Childminder) 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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