Mc Gees Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Mc Gees Butcher 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: 1 Redlands Road, Larne, BT40 1FD
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Mc Gees Butcher among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Mc Gees Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Mc Gees Butcher 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 Mc Gees Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Centra Larne Port Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Curran Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| KFC Larne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Mayur Indian Restaurant Larne LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Omniplex Larne Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Larne Care Centre Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Mc Gees Butcher
What is Mc Gees Butcher's food hygiene rating?
Mc Gees Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Mc Gees Butcher 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 Mc Gees Butcher last inspected?
Mc Gees Butcher was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mc Gees Butcher?
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 Mc Gees Butcher compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Mc Gees Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Mc Gees Butcher 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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