St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Ulster
St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 40 Dunnamore Road, Dunnamore, Cookstown, BT80 9NT
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore 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% | ← St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore 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 St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivervale Country Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Time For Two's Creche Dunnamore Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Mill Wheel Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Vivo - Loughran's Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Tiny Tots Pre-school Education Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore
What is St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore's food hygiene rating?
St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 9 December 2024.
Is St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore last inspected?
St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore?
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 St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore 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 St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects St Mary's Primary School Meals Kitchen, Dunnamore 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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