Gold Surestart (pomeroy) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Ulster
Gold Surestart (pomeroy) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: 1 Tanderagee Road, Cavanakeeran, Pomeroy, BT70 3DS
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Gold Surestart (pomeroy) 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% | ← Gold Surestart (pomeroy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gold Surestart (pomeroy) 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 Gold Surestart (pomeroy), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzarack Pomeroy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| M Donnelly And Sons Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Woodies Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Mace Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| McAleer Medical Hall Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Silver Chopsticks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Gold Surestart (pomeroy)
What is Gold Surestart (pomeroy)'s food hygiene rating?
Gold Surestart (pomeroy) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Gold Surestart (pomeroy) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gold Surestart (pomeroy) last inspected?
Gold Surestart (pomeroy) was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Gold Surestart (pomeroy)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gold Surestart (pomeroy) 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 Gold Surestart (pomeroy) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Gold Surestart (pomeroy) 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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