The Cod Father food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Cod Father holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: 124 Ballymacash Road, Ballymacoss, Lisburn, BT28 3EZ
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts The Cod Father among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← The Cod Father | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 The Cod Father 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 Cod Father, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Eurospar Wallace Village Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ballymacash Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cafe Zulu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Ballymacash Sports Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2020 |
| Golden Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cafe15 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about The Cod Father
What is The Cod Father's food hygiene rating?
The Cod Father has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Cod Father 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cod Father last inspected?
The Cod Father was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cod Father?
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 The Cod Father compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and The Cod Father is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Cod Father 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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