McDonald's Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
McDonald's Restaurant 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 16 December 2024, 18 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: 36 Castledawson Road, Town Parks Of Magherafelt, Magherafelt, BT45 6PA
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts McDonald's Restaurant 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% | ← McDonald's Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 McDonald's Restaurant 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 McDonald's Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Northern Ireland Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Magherafelt Integrated Nursery School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Magherafelt Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Ruby Roos School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Sperrin Integrated College School/college/university | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Marriott House - Clanmil Housing Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Brennen Court Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about McDonald's Restaurant
What is McDonald's Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
McDonald's Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 16 December 2024.
Is McDonald's Restaurant 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 McDonald's Restaurant last inspected?
McDonald's Restaurant was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 McDonald's Restaurant?
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 McDonald's Restaurant 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 McDonald's Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects McDonald's Restaurant 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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