Mace, Ballyronan food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Ulster
Mace, Ballyronan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 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: 124 Shore Road, Ballyronan More, Magherafelt, BT45 6JA
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Mace, Ballyronan 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% | ← Mace, Ballyronan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mace, Ballyronan 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 Mace, Ballyronan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyronan Play Group And Marina Kids After Schools Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Cove Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hawthorne's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Marina Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| TABBDA Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| TABBDA Ice Cream Cabin Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| The Marina Centre t/a Tabbda Milk Bar Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Ballyronan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Mace, Ballyronan
What is Mace, Ballyronan's food hygiene rating?
Mace, Ballyronan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Mace, Ballyronan 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mace, Ballyronan last inspected?
Mace, Ballyronan was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Mace, Ballyronan?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mace, Ballyronan 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 Mace, Ballyronan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Mace, Ballyronan 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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