Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate 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 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Paradise Walk, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, BT39 0DD
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate 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% | ← Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate 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 Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colemans Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Marquess Meats @ Colemans Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Stay N Play Toddler Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| The Rabbit Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Parish Hall - The Parish of Templepatrick and Donegore Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Arthurs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Eurospar Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Kingscourt Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
Questions about Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate
What is Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate's food hygiene rating?
Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate 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 Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate last inspected?
Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate?
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 Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate 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 Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Doubletree Templepatrick Hotel @ Kingfisher Country Estate 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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