Cove Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Ulster
Cove 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: 126 Shore Road, Ballyronan More, Magherafelt, BT45 6JA
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Cove 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% | ← Cove 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 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 Cove 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 Cove Bar, 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 |
| Hawthorne's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Mace, Ballyronan Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| 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 Cove Bar
What is Cove Bar's food hygiene rating?
Cove Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Cove 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 Cove Bar last inspected?
Cove Bar was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Cove Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cove 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 Cove Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Cove 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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