The Speckled Hen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Speckled Hen 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 9 August 2024, 23 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: 47 Derriaghy Road, Derryaghy, Lisburn, BT28 3SH
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts The Speckled Hen 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 Speckled Hen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Speckled Hen 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 Speckled Hen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becketts Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Christ the Redeemer Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Derriaghy Day Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Brewboss Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Belsize Court -Radius Housing Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2018 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Speckled Hen
What is The Speckled Hen's food hygiene rating?
The Speckled Hen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 9 August 2024.
Is The Speckled Hen 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 Speckled Hen last inspected?
The Speckled Hen was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Speckled Hen?
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 Speckled Hen 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 Speckled Hen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Speckled Hen 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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