Bravo Max food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Bravo Max holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 9 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: 11 Main Street, Randalstown, Randalstown, BT41 3AB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Bravo Max sits behind roughly 946 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ← Bravo Max | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bravo Max 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 Bravo Max, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Istanbull Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| O'Kanes Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 January 2025 |
| Randalstown Pharmacies Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Laverty's Pub/bar/nightclub | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Heffrons Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 June 2025 |
| The Vintage Wines Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| The Dandelion Cafe and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Bravo Max
What is Bravo Max's food hygiene rating?
Bravo Max has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Bravo Max safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bravo Max last inspected?
Bravo Max was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 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 Bravo Max?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bravo Max 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 Bravo Max holds a 3. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Bravo Max 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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