The Tilley Lamp food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
The Tilley Lamp 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 12 April 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: 111 Mullanahoe Road, Killygonlan, Dungannon, BT71 5AX
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts The Tilley Lamp 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 Tilley Lamp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tilley Lamp 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 Tilley Lamp, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Kitchens Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Forbes Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Nisa Local (McConville's) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The Diamond Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| Cove Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| KC's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| St Patrick's Primary School, Ardboe School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Twinkle Playgroup At St Patricks Ps Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about The Tilley Lamp
What is The Tilley Lamp's food hygiene rating?
The Tilley Lamp has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 12 April 2024.
Is The Tilley Lamp 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 Tilley Lamp last inspected?
The Tilley Lamp was last inspected on 12 April 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 Tilley Lamp?
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 Tilley Lamp 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 Tilley Lamp is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects The Tilley Lamp 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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