Thap Thai food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
Thap Thai holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: 63 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, BT38 8AT
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Thap Thai 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% | ← Thap Thai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Thap Thai 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 Thap Thai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franks BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Creed Coffee Carrickfergus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Carrickfergus Central Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Carrick Greengrocers Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Josh Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Greengables Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Moghul 4 in 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ellis Court Respite Centre Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Thap Thai
What is Thap Thai's food hygiene rating?
Thap Thai has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Thap Thai 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thap Thai last inspected?
Thap Thai was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months 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 Thap Thai?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thap Thai 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 Thap Thai is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Thap Thai 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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