Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Mallusk Road, Grange Of Mallusk, Newtownabbey, BT36 4QE
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School 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% | ← Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School 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 Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy lunches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Academy Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Mallusk Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Mallusk Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Early Bird Club Caring Premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| McLaughlin & Harvey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Cottonmount Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School
What is Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School last inspected?
Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School 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 Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Play for All @ Mallusk Integrated Primary School 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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