Madden's Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Madden'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
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 51-53 High Street, Towns Parks, Antrim, BT41 4AY
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Madden's Bar among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← Madden's Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Madden's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massereene House Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Masala Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Antrims Village Minimart Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bushes Home Bakery Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Asian Mix Store Limited Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bridge Hug 'A' Mug Ability Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Lynas Food Outlet Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about Madden's Bar
What is Madden's Bar's food hygiene rating?
Madden's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Madden'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 Madden's Bar last inspected?
Madden's Bar was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
How does Madden's Bar compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Madden's Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Madden'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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