The Meat Locker food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Meat Locker holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2024, 22 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: 31 Loughermore Road, Dunbrock, Ballykelly, BT49 9HY
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Meat Locker 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% | ← The Meat Locker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Meat Locker 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 The Meat Locker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Finlough's Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Ballykelly Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Blue Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Ballykelly Men's Shed Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| The Well Bar Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Giggle N Grow Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| trix soft play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Kingsbridge North West Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Meat Locker
What is The Meat Locker's food hygiene rating?
The Meat Locker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 20 August 2024.
Is The Meat Locker 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Meat Locker last inspected?
The Meat Locker was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 months 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 The Meat Locker?
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 The Meat Locker 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 The Meat Locker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Meat Locker 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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