Mount Charles at Northern Regional College food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Mount Charles at Northern Regional College 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: 400 Shore Road, White Abbey, Newtownabbey, BT37 9RS
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Mount Charles at Northern Regional College sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← Mount Charles at Northern Regional College | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mount Charles at Northern Regional College 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 Mount Charles at Northern Regional College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Colin Patton and Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Christ Church Congregational Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Abbey SureStart 2-3 Year old developmental programme Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Abbots Cross Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Abbots Cross Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Acorns Day Nursery & After Schools Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Fern Lodge & Wineway Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Mount Charles at Northern Regional College
What is Mount Charles at Northern Regional College's food hygiene rating?
Mount Charles at Northern Regional College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Mount Charles at Northern Regional College 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 Mount Charles at Northern Regional College last inspected?
Mount Charles at Northern Regional College was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mount Charles at Northern Regional College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mount Charles at Northern Regional College 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, while Mount Charles at Northern Regional College holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Mount Charles at Northern Regional College 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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