The Black Cat Cove food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fermanagh and Omagh
The Black Cat Cove 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 20 October 2023, more than 2 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: 28 Main Street, Finner, Belleek, BT93 3FX
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
That puts The Black Cat Cove 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% | ← The Black Cat Cove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Black Cat Cove 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 Cat Cove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina's Pizzeria & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Forge restaurant and takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| MC Donnell Meats Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2026 |
| Clancy's Off Licence Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Rooney's Centra Supermarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Rooneys Newsagents/Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Belleek Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2025 |
| M T McGuinness Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about The Black Cat Cove
What is The Black Cat Cove's food hygiene rating?
The Black Cat Cove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 20 October 2023.
Is The Black Cat Cove 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 Cat Cove last inspected?
The Black Cat Cove was last inspected on 20 October 2023, more than 2 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 The Black Cat Cove?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Cat Cove 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 The Black Cat Cove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects The Black Cat Cove 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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