McMaster's Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Ulster
McMaster's Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2023, 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: 27 Main Street, Tamnymullan, Maghera, BT46 5AA
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts McMaster's Bar 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% | ← McMaster's Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 McMaster's Bar 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 McMaster's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh's Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Scoring End Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bowies Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Frydays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| R Crawford And Co Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| McAtamney Butchers Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| Maghera Cross Community Link Other catering premises | 98 yards away | Exempt | |
| Movie House Cinema Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about McMaster's Bar
What is McMaster's Bar's food hygiene rating?
McMaster's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 17 November 2023.
Is McMaster's Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McMaster's Bar last inspected?
McMaster's Bar was last inspected on 17 November 2023, 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 McMaster's Bar?
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 McMaster's Bar 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 McMaster's Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects McMaster's Bar 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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