McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: 2 Ingrams Road, Ballyvorally, Lisburn, BT28 2LE
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
In Lisburn and Castlereagh City, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. sits behind roughly 837 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 837 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ← McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. 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 McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rathlane Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Killultagh House Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Ballymacrickett Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Crema & Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| The Chip Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| McKenzies Pharmacy Glenavy Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| B Price Quality Meats & Poultry Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Glenavy Village Service Station (Spar) Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co.
What is McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co.'s food hygiene rating?
McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 26 March 2025.
Is McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. last inspected?
McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. 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, while McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. holds a 4. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects McGrath Meats /Ashvale Meat Co. 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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