Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) 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 18 September 2024, 21 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: Ballygowan Road, Hillsborough, Hillsborough, BT26 6HX
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) 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% | ← Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) 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 Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2022 |
| Reign academy of dance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Mill Farm Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Beechlawn School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Loki’s Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Karibu Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Karibu Coffee Van Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| The Plough Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ)
What is Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ)'s food hygiene rating?
Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) 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 Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) last inspected?
Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ)?
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 Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) 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 Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) 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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