Naiscoil Charn Tochair food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Ulster
Naiscoil Charn Tochair 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: Naiscoil Charn Tochair was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 131 Tirkane Road, Tirkane, Maghera, BT46 5NH
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Naiscoil Charn Tochair 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% | ← Naiscoil Charn Tochair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Naiscoil Charn Tochair 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 Naiscoil Charn Tochair, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AN Croi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Stepping Stones Pre-school Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Watty Grahams GAC Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| St Brigid's Primary School (tirkane) Meals Kitchen School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| An Coillín @ Naíscoil Charn Tóchair Caring Premises | at this address | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Naiscoil Charn Tochair
What is Naiscoil Charn Tochair's food hygiene rating?
Naiscoil Charn Tochair has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Naiscoil Charn Tochair 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 Naiscoil Charn Tochair last inspected?
Naiscoil Charn Tochair was last inspected on 1 June 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 Naiscoil Charn Tochair?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Naiscoil Charn Tochair 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 Naiscoil Charn Tochair is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Naiscoil Charn Tochair 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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