McGees Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Causeway Coast and Glens
McGees Butchers 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
This is a fresh result: McGees Butchers was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Ring Road, Coleraine, BT52 1QP
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts McGees Butchers among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← McGees Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 134 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 Very 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 McGees Butchers 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 McGees Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Hospital Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Coleraine Rugby Football And Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| Causeway Coast Vineyard Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2022 |
| Black Tie Foods Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Kenny's Food Fare Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Coleraine Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Fidela Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brookhill House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about McGees Butchers
What is McGees Butchers's food hygiene rating?
McGees Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 18 May 2026.
Is McGees Butchers 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 McGees Butchers last inspected?
McGees Butchers was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at McGees Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 McGees Butchers compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and McGees Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects McGees Butchers 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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