Uncle Sams food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Ulster
Uncle Sams holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 41 Main Street, Gortgonis, Coalisland, BT71 4NB
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Uncle Sams 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% | ← Uncle Sams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Uncle Sams 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 Uncle Sams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Mill Court Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Svaja Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Miners Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Newell Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Gervins Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Golden Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Herrons Grocers Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Uncle Sams
What is Uncle Sams's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Sams has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Uncle Sams 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Uncle Sams last inspected?
Uncle Sams was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Uncle Sams?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Uncle Sams 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 Uncle Sams is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Uncle Sams 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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