KFC - Castledawson Road food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
KFC - Castledawson Road 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: Castledawson Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6AP
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so KFC - Castledawson Road 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% | ← KFC - Castledawson Road | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to KFC - Castledawson Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott House - Clanmil Housing Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Lidl Northern Ireland Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Magherafelt Integrated Nursery School School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Magherafelt Primary School School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Ruby Roos School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Brennen Court Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Holy Family Nursery Unit School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about KFC - Castledawson Road
What is KFC - Castledawson Road's food hygiene rating?
KFC - Castledawson Road has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 4 November 2025.
Is KFC - Castledawson Road 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 KFC - Castledawson Road last inspected?
KFC - Castledawson Road was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
How does KFC - Castledawson Road 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 KFC - Castledawson Road holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects KFC - Castledawson Road 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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