The Range food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
The Range holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Range was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid and East Antrim ratings →
Address: 15 Larne Road Link, Ballykeel, Ballymena, BT42 3ES
How this rating has changed
The Range was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Range among the 945 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 945 | 93% | ← The Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 152 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 Very 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 The Range 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 The Range, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Chloe’s Cafe and Deli Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Elim Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Double Happiness Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| First Ballymena Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Frews News Vivo Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Candy Bar Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Eatsville Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
Questions about The Range
What is The Range's food hygiene rating?
The Range has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 19 August 2026.
Is The Range 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Range last inspected?
The Range was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Range?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Range compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and The Range is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Range 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Range is one of 948 rated food businesses in Antrim. See every hygiene rating in Antrim →
Mid and East Antrim inspects and rates 1,167 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid and East Antrim →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk
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