Slims Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
Slims Cafe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 November 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: 10 St. Patricks Street, Cahore, Draperstown, BT45 7AL
How it compares in Mid Ulster
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,277 rated places in Mid Ulster score this low, about one in 128. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Slims Cafe | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Slims Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Slims Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draperstown Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Apparo Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Red pepper takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| Top Pizza Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| The Cellar Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Frankies Pizza Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Jolly Fry'r Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Market Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Slims Cafe
What is Slims Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Slims Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Ulster Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Slims Cafe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Slims Cafe last inspected?
Slims Cafe was last inspected on 25 November 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 Slims Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Slims Cafe compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, while Slims Cafe holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Slims Cafe 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Ulster, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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