Dorman's Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
Dorman's Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dorman's Bar was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 Queen Street, Magherafelt, BT45 6AA
How it compares in Mid Ulster
That puts Dorman's Bar 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% | ← Dorman's Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dorman's Bar 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 Dorman's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Dorman's And Secrets Nightclub Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Imperial Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre Other catering premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Notorious Pizza Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Bubbly Sips 2 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cornerstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| McAlinden Meats Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Dorman's Bar
What is Dorman's Bar's food hygiene rating?
Dorman's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Dorman's Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dorman's Bar last inspected?
Dorman's Bar was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Dorman's Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dorman's Bar 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 Dorman's Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Dorman's Bar 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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