The Thatch Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Ulster
The Thatch Bar 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: 19 Molesworth Street, Loy, Cookstown, BT80 8NX
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts The Thatch Bar among the 1,133 places in Mid Ulster holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,133 | 89% | ← The Thatch Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 The Thatch Bar 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 Thatch Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Noir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cookstown Hockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| MUST Hostel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| An Invitation To Love Jesus Other catering premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Apache pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Molesworth Freezer Ministry Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about The Thatch Bar
What is The Thatch Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Thatch Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 5 September 2025.
Is The Thatch Bar 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 Thatch Bar last inspected?
The Thatch Bar was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Thatch Bar?
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 The Thatch Bar compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, and The Thatch Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Thatch Bar 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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