Ardtara Country House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Mid Ulster
Ardtara Country House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 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: 8 Gorteade Road, Upperland, Maghera, BT46 5SA
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Ardtara Country House 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% | ← Ardtara Country House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ardtara Country House 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 Ardtara Country House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampertaine School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Little Amps Early Years Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Royal British Legion Community Centre Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| The Flax Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Village Fryer Upperlands Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Home Comforts B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about Ardtara Country House
What is Ardtara Country House's food hygiene rating?
Ardtara Country House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Ardtara Country House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ardtara Country House last inspected?
Ardtara Country House was last inspected on 27 November 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 Ardtara Country House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ardtara Country House 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 Ardtara Country House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Ardtara Country House 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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