Hodge's Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Hodge's Butchers 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: Hodge's Butchers was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Riverdale, Town Parks, Larne, BT40 1LB
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Hodge's Butchers among the 936 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Hodge's Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Hodge's Butchers 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 Hodge's Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Haggan's Fruit And Vegetables Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Duo's Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Ruby's Bodega Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Emerald City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Larne YMCA Ltd Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Macs Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Deutsch Doner Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Hodge's Butchers
What is Hodge's Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Hodge's Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Hodge's Butchers 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 Hodge's Butchers last inspected?
Hodge's Butchers was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month ago. 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 Hodge's Butchers?
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 Hodge's Butchers compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Hodge's Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Hodge's Butchers 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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