The Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
The Bistro 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 1 February 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: Sandholes Road, Cookstown, BT80 9LU
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts The Bistro 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 Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bistro 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 Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| O40 Cookstown Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Cookstown Free Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Glenavon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Greenvale Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Copelands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Emily's Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Mecca Performance Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
Questions about The Bistro
What is The Bistro's food hygiene rating?
The Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 1 February 2024.
Is The Bistro 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 Bistro last inspected?
The Bistro was last inspected on 1 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bistro 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 Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Bistro 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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