The Pheasant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
The Pheasant 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 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 410 Upper Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn, Lisburn, BT27 6NR
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts The Pheasant 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 Pheasant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pheasant 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 Pheasant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Farm Produce Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Anahilt Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Vivo Essentials Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Hagans Croft Equestrian (Food van) Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| Anahilt Preschool Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Brook Lodge Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2016 |
| The Field Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Riverdale Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Pheasant
What is The Pheasant's food hygiene rating?
The Pheasant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 21 May 2024.
Is The Pheasant 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 The Pheasant last inspected?
The Pheasant was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Pheasant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pheasant 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 Pheasant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects The Pheasant 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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