The Wee Village food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Wee Village 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 25 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 29c Deerpark Road, Ballyclare, BT39 0RH
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Wee Village 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% | ← The Wee Village | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Wee Village 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 Village, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doagh Primary Dining Centre School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Torrens Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Kilbride Presbyterian Church Catering Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Reaching Out to Seniors Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Alexander McConnell Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cornerstone Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
| Doagh Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Fisherwick Farm Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about The Wee Village
What is The Wee Village's food hygiene rating?
The Wee Village has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 25 September 2023.
Is The Wee Village 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 The Wee Village last inspected?
The Wee Village was last inspected on 25 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Village?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wee Village 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 The Wee Village is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Wee Village 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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