New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Ulster
New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 43 New Row, Shanemullagh, Castledawson, BT45 8AP
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen 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% | ← New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Lodge Fuels & Country Store Ltd Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Missy & Me @ The Container Mobile caterer | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Castledawson Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ditty's (Castledawson) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| R Mawhinney And Son Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Corner Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Dawsons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen
What is New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 28 May 2026.
Is New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen last inspected?
New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen?
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 New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen 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 New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects New Row Primary School Meals Kitchen 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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