Ballyriff Buffalo food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Ulster
Ballyriff Buffalo 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 28 October 2025, 8 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: 19a Ballyriff Road, Ballyriff, Magherafelt, BT45 6NL
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Ballyriff Buffalo 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% | ← Ballyriff Buffalo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ballyriff Buffalo 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 Ballyriff Buffalo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes by Victoria Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Clearwater House B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Discovering Kids Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Black Sheep Pub And Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Loup School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| The Farmhouse Larder Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Loup Gaelic Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Sweet Sensations Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Ballyriff Buffalo
What is Ballyriff Buffalo's food hygiene rating?
Ballyriff Buffalo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Ballyriff Buffalo 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 Ballyriff Buffalo last inspected?
Ballyriff Buffalo was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Ballyriff Buffalo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ballyriff Buffalo 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 Ballyriff Buffalo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Ballyriff Buffalo 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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Ballyriff Buffalo is one of 435 rated food businesses in Co. Londonderry. See every hygiene rating in Co. Londonderry →
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