The FirTrees food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
The FirTrees holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The FirTrees was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 240 Craigs Road, Craigs, Cullybackey, BT42 1PG
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The FirTrees 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 FirTrees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 FirTrees 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 FirTrees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigdun Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Craigs Church of Ireland Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Killyless Stores Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cullybackey Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ferguson Meats Ltd ( Farm Shop ) Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| SPAR Bridge Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
| Ballywatermoy Gospel Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cullybackey Elim Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The FirTrees
What is The FirTrees's food hygiene rating?
The FirTrees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The FirTrees 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The FirTrees last inspected?
The FirTrees was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 FirTrees?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The FirTrees 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 FirTrees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The FirTrees 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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