McGlinchey's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Ulster
McGlinchey's Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 27 The Square, Gortnaskea, Coalisland, BT71 4LN
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so McGlinchey's Cafe sits behind roughly 1,133 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ← McGlinchey's Cafe | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 McGlinchey's Cafe 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 McGlinchey's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Herrons Grocers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Landis Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Mcgirrs Bar & Offsales (Rossmore Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Donnelly/Mcaleer Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Adaco on the go LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Burger Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Gervins Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about McGlinchey's Cafe
What is McGlinchey's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
McGlinchey's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Ulster Council on 14 June 2024.
Is McGlinchey's Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was McGlinchey's Cafe last inspected?
McGlinchey's Cafe was last inspected on 14 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 McGlinchey's Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McGlinchey's Cafe compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, while McGlinchey's Cafe holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects McGlinchey's Cafe 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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