Mill Farm Deli food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Mill Farm Deli 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
The rating dates from 25 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: 12 Dromara Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6PD
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Mill Farm Deli among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Mill Farm Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Mill Farm Deli 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 Mill Farm Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reign academy of dance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| The Coach Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2022 |
| Applegreen Hillsborough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Mount Charles Catering (Graham Group HQ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bay Tree Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Beechlawn School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Loki’s Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Mill Farm Deli
What is Mill Farm Deli's food hygiene rating?
Mill Farm Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Mill Farm Deli 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 Mill Farm Deli last inspected?
Mill Farm Deli was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mill Farm Deli?
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 Mill Farm Deli compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Mill Farm Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Mill Farm Deli 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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