Expressions Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
Expressions Bistro holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: 24/26 King Street, Town Parks Of Magherafelt, Magherafelt, BT45 6AR
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Expressions Bistro sits behind roughly 1,133 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ← Expressions Bistro | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Expressions Bistro 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 Expressions Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roly's Food To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Laurel Villa Townhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Mary's Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| McClenaghan Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Slim's Healthy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Bob & Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hutton Meats Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Expressions Bistro
What is Expressions Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Expressions Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Expressions Bistro safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Expressions Bistro last inspected?
Expressions Bistro was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Expressions Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Expressions Bistro compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, while Expressions Bistro holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Expressions Bistro 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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