McAtamney Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Ulster
McAtamney Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: 4 Union Arcade, Town Parks Of Magherafelt, Magherafelt, BT45 5AD
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts McAtamney Butchers 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% | ← McAtamney Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to McAtamney Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob & Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| FlanaBakes Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hollybank Respite Unit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| J C Stewart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Ben's Ice Cream Studio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Filtered Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| McAlinden Meats Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about McAtamney Butchers
What is McAtamney Butchers's food hygiene rating?
McAtamney Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 13 November 2025.
Is McAtamney Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McAtamney Butchers last inspected?
McAtamney Butchers was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
How does McAtamney Butchers 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 McAtamney Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects McAtamney Butchers 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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McAtamney Butchers is one of 435 rated food businesses in Co. Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Co. Londonderry →
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