Cox Foodmarkets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fermanagh and Omagh
Cox Foodmarkets holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 232b Omagh Road, Garvaghy, Garvaghy, BT70 2DX
How it compares in Fermanagh and Omagh
That puts Cox Foodmarkets among the 1,118 places in Fermanagh and Omagh holding top marks, 85% 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 | 1,118 | 85% | ← Cox Foodmarkets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 124 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 Cox Foodmarkets 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 Cox Foodmarkets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canavans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 November 2025 |
| Garvaghey Centre Tyrone GAA Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Roscavey PS School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Pizzamac Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| A5 Diner Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Hilltop Fuels Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2025 |
| St Malachy's Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Todds Leap Activity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Cox Foodmarkets
What is Cox Foodmarkets's food hygiene rating?
Cox Foodmarkets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fermanagh and Omagh Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Cox Foodmarkets 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cox Foodmarkets last inspected?
Cox Foodmarkets was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fermanagh and Omagh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cox Foodmarkets?
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 Cox Foodmarkets compare to other places in Fermanagh and Omagh?
85% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh hold the top rating of 5, and Cox Foodmarkets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fermanagh and Omagh Council inspects Cox Foodmarkets 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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