Vanilla Boxx Bake House food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid and East Antrim
Vanilla Boxx Bake House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2025, 13 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: 47a Ellis Street, Middle Division (Main Portion), Carrickfergus, BT38 8AY
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Vanilla Boxx Bake House 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% | ← Vanilla Boxx Bake House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Vanilla Boxx Bake House 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 Vanilla Boxx Bake House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moghul 4 in 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ellis Court Respite Centre Caring Premises | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Mindwise Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Hawthorn's Adult Centre Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Franks BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Carrickfergus Central Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Greengables Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Cod House and Pecker Chicken Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Vanilla Boxx Bake House
What is Vanilla Boxx Bake House's food hygiene rating?
Vanilla Boxx Bake House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Vanilla Boxx Bake House 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vanilla Boxx Bake House last inspected?
Vanilla Boxx Bake House was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 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 Vanilla Boxx Bake House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vanilla Boxx Bake House 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 Vanilla Boxx Bake House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Vanilla Boxx Bake House 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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