McDowells Today Extra food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Ulster
McDowells Today Extra holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: 3-5 Cooneen Road, Fivemiletown, Fivemiletown, BT75 0ND
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so McDowells Today Extra 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% | ← McDowells Today Extra | |
| 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 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 McDowells Today Extra 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 McDowells Today Extra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids R Us Cross Community Playgroup School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| D'Licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| The Potter's Hand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Dougie The Greengrocer Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Downeys Jubilee Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Gary Coote Meats Manufacturers/packers | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Scotts Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| The Perfect Pint Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about McDowells Today Extra
What is McDowells Today Extra's food hygiene rating?
McDowells Today Extra has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 10 February 2025.
Is McDowells Today Extra 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was McDowells Today Extra last inspected?
McDowells Today Extra was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 McDowells Today Extra?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 McDowells Today Extra 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 McDowells Today Extra holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects McDowells Today Extra 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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