The Pizza Box Magherafelt food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Ulster
The Pizza Box Magherafelt holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 7 March 2025, 16 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: 36 Queen Street, Town Parks Of Magherafelt, Magherafelt, BT45 6AB
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pizza Box Magherafelt 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% | ← The Pizza Box Magherafelt | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pizza Box Magherafelt 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 Pizza Box Magherafelt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Dorman's And Secrets Nightclub Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Dorman's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Imperial Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Istanbul Kebab Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Notorious Pizza Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Bubbly Sips 2 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Pizza Box Magherafelt
What is The Pizza Box Magherafelt's food hygiene rating?
The Pizza Box Magherafelt has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Pizza Box Magherafelt 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pizza Box Magherafelt last inspected?
The Pizza Box Magherafelt was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Pizza Box Magherafelt?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pizza Box Magherafelt 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 The Pizza Box Magherafelt holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Pizza Box Magherafelt 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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