The Wee Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Wee Bistro holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 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: 17a Ballyclare Road, Glengormley, BT36 5EU
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wee Bistro sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← The Wee Bistro | |
| 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 Good
- 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 The Wee Bistro 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 Wee Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Pizza Glengormley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cod House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cafe Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| 9Grains Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Asian star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Bakes by Ash Manufacturers/packers | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Ardrigh Fold Other catering premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Cafe at Sportsbowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
Questions about The Wee Bistro
What is The Wee Bistro's food hygiene rating?
The Wee Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 24 April 2025.
Is The Wee Bistro safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wee Bistro last inspected?
The Wee Bistro was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 The Wee Bistro?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wee Bistro 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 The Wee Bistro holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Wee Bistro 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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