Indian Ocean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Indian Ocean holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 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: 350 Antrim Road, Glengormly, Newtownabbey, BT36 5EQ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Indian Ocean 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% | ← Indian Ocean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Asian star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Bakes by Ash Manufacturers/packers | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Apache Pizza Glengormley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cafe Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| 9Grains Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Ardrigh Fold Other catering premises | 0.3 miles 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 Indian Ocean
What is Indian Ocean's food hygiene rating?
Indian Ocean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Indian Ocean 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indian Ocean last inspected?
Indian Ocean was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Indian Ocean?
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 Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Indian Ocean 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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