Sense food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Sense 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 1 May 2024, 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: 51 Mallusk Road, Mallusk, BT36 4RU
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Sense 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% | ← Sense | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sense 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 Sense, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| McLaughlin & Harvey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Early Bird Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Academy lunches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Academy Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Mallusk Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Mallusk Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Happy Littles Play Cafe/ Little Melts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Sense
What is Sense's food hygiene rating?
Sense has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Sense 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 Sense last inspected?
Sense was last inspected on 1 May 2024, 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 Sense?
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 Sense 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 Sense is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Sense 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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