Hamilton's Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Ulster
Hamilton's Pub 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: 15 Main Street, Mullaghboy, Bellaghy, BT45 8HS
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Hamilton's Pub 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% | ← Hamilton's Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hamilton's Pub 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 Hamilton's Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham And Son Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
| Poets Corner Bellaghy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2025 |
| Docs Bar Bellaghy Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| The Village Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Homeplace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2024 |
| Golden City Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 January 2026 |
| Soda's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| The Tap House Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Hamilton's Pub
What is Hamilton's Pub's food hygiene rating?
Hamilton's Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Hamilton's Pub 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 Hamilton's Pub last inspected?
Hamilton's Pub was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Hamilton's Pub?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hamilton's Pub 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 Hamilton's Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Hamilton's Pub 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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