Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 20 October 2023, 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: 64 Knockbracken Road, Lisnabreeny, Belfast, BT6 9SL
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
In Lisburn and Castlereagh City, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm sits behind roughly 837 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 837 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ← Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm 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 Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Farmview Meats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bumbles Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cod & Cow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cairnshill nursery Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Cairnshill Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Electus Healthcare (SAINTFIELD) Ltd Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Colby Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm
What is Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm's food hygiene rating?
Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 20 October 2023.
Is Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm last inspected?
Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm was last inspected on 20 October 2023, 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 Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm 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, while Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm holds a 4. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Moo Cow Milk, Hilltop Dairy Farm 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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