The Meat Merchant food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Meat Merchant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2024, 18 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: 9 Old Kilmore Road, Risk, Moira, BT67 0LZ
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts The Meat Merchant 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 Meat Merchant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meat Merchant 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 Meat Merchant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langtry Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Laganvale care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Loki's Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Funky eats chip shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Mini Moira Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Centra Moira Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Fruit & Vegetable Stall in Car Park Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2019 |
| Grahams fish and chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about The Meat Merchant
What is The Meat Merchant's food hygiene rating?
The Meat Merchant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 16 December 2024.
Is The Meat Merchant 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meat Merchant last inspected?
The Meat Merchant was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Meat Merchant?
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 Meat Merchant 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 Meat Merchant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Meat Merchant 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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