The Black Thorn Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Ulster
The Black Thorn Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 41 Irish Street, Drumcoo, Dungannon, BT70 1DB
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts The Black Thorn Tavern among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← The Black Thorn Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Black Thorn Tavern 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 The Black Thorn Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Dungannon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Mackle's Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| DEX Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Landis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Basilico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| James Cullen and Sons Manufacturers/packers | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Big Mac's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about The Black Thorn Tavern
What is The Black Thorn Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Black Thorn Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 18 October 2024.
Is The Black Thorn Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Thorn Tavern last inspected?
The Black Thorn Tavern was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Black Thorn Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Thorn Tavern compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Thorn Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Black Thorn Tavern 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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