Mitchell Meats food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Derry City and Strabane
Mitchell Meats 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
This is a fresh result: Mitchell Meats was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22 Castle Street, Town Parks Of Strabane, Strabane, BT82 8AD
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Mitchell Meats among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Mitchell Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Mitchell Meats 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 Mitchell Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wok Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Aspace2 coffee shop @ the alley theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2025 |
| Masala Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Caffe Milano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Charlie's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Tusk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Apache Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Alley Arts Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Mitchell Meats
What is Mitchell Meats's food hygiene rating?
Mitchell Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Mitchell Meats 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 Mitchell Meats last inspected?
Mitchell Meats was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mitchell Meats?
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 Mitchell Meats compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Mitchell Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Mitchell Meats 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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