Bowies Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Ulster
Bowies Chip Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: 14 Main Street, Craigadick, Maghera, BT46 5AD
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Bowies Chip Shop 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% | ← Bowies Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bowies Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scoring End Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| McMaster's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Walsh's Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Frydays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| R Crawford And Co Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| McAtamney Butchers Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| Maghera Cross Community Link Other catering premises | 146 yards away | Exempt | |
| Movie House Cinema Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Bowies Chip Shop
What is Bowies Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Bowies Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Bowies Chip Shop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowies Chip Shop last inspected?
Bowies Chip Shop was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
How does Bowies Chip Shop 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 Bowies Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Bowies Chip Shop 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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Bowies Chip Shop is one of 435 rated food businesses in Co. Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Co. Londonderry →
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