The Rabbit food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Rabbit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 882 Antrim Road, Templepatrick, Templepatrick, BT39 0AH
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Rabbit 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 Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Rabbit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay N Play Toddler Group Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Parish Hall - The Parish of Templepatrick and Donegore Other catering premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Templepatrick Nursery Unit Snacks School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Templepatrick Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Colemans Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Marquess Meats @ Colemans Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Arthurs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
Questions about The Rabbit
What is The Rabbit's food hygiene rating?
The Rabbit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Rabbit 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rabbit last inspected?
The Rabbit was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
How does The Rabbit 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 Rabbit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Rabbit 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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