Smaczek food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Ulster
Smaczek holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 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: 3 Church Street, Town Parks Of Magherafelt, Magherafelt, BT45 6AP
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Smaczek sits behind roughly 1,243 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Smaczek | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Smaczek 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 Smaczek, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roly's Food To Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Laurel Villa Townhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Golden Gate Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Mary's Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| McClenaghan Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Slim's Healthy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Bob & Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Holy Family Nursery Unit School/college/university | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Smaczek
What is Smaczek's food hygiene rating?
Smaczek has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Ulster Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Smaczek safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Smaczek last inspected?
Smaczek was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Smaczek?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smaczek 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 Smaczek holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Smaczek 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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