Creative Gardens Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Creative Gardens Cafe 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: 8 Logwood Road, Bruslee, Ballyclare, BT39 9LR
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Creative Gardens Cafe 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% | ← Creative Gardens Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Creative Gardens Cafe 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 Creative Gardens Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballylinney Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Primrose Hill Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Greenacres Golf Centre Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Barnaby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Jigsaw Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Spar Ballyrobert Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Thompson Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Thompson Primary School Meals School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Creative Gardens Cafe
What is Creative Gardens Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Creative Gardens Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Creative Gardens Cafe 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 Creative Gardens Cafe last inspected?
Creative Gardens Cafe was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months 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 Creative Gardens Cafe?
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 Creative Gardens Cafe 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 Creative Gardens Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Creative Gardens Cafe 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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