Muckross Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Fermanagh and Omagh
Muckross Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 51 Muckros Road, Muckros, Kesh, BT93 1TZ
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
That puts Muckross Lodge among the 1,118 places in Fermanagh and Omagh holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,118 | 85% | ← Muckross Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 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 Muckross Lodge 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 Muckross Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumrush B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Kesh Community Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Kesh Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Kesh Pharmacy Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Palmbush Spar Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Praxis Care Group Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Fuel Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Muckross Lodge
What is Muckross Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Muckross Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 2 March 2022.
Is Muckross Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Muckross Lodge last inspected?
Muckross Lodge was last inspected on 2 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fermanagh and Omagh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Muckross Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Muckross Lodge compare to other places in Fermanagh and Omagh?
85% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh hold the top rating of 5, and Muckross Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects Muckross Lodge 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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