The Open Door Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid and East Antrim
The Open Door Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 17 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: 32 Bridewell Drive, Middle Division (Main Portion), Carrickfergus, BT38 8JW
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Open Door Centre 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% | ← The Open Door Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Open Door Centre 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 Open Door Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell's Butchers Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Horizon Surestart Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Carrickfergus Reformed Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Carrickfergus Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Gillians Nearby Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| MacNeice Fold Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Carrick Caterers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Carrick Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Open Door Centre
What is The Open Door Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Open Door Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 11 February 2025.
Is The Open Door Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Open Door Centre last inspected?
The Open Door Centre was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 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 The Open Door Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Open Door Centre 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 The Open Door Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Open Door Centre 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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