Lily's Kitchen and bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Lily's Kitchen and bar 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
This is a fresh result: Lily's Kitchen and bar was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lisburn and Castlereagh City ratings →
Address: 18-22 Main Street, Glenavy, Glenavy, BT29 4LW
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How this rating has changed
Lily's Kitchen and bar has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Lily's Kitchen and bar among the 786 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 786 | 92% | ← Lily's Kitchen and bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 62 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lily's Kitchen and bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crema & Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| The Chip Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| McKenzies Pharmacy Glenavy Retailers - other | 97 yards away | Exempt | |
| B Price Quality Meats & Poultry Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Glenavy Village Service Station (Spar) Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Wineflair Retailers - other | 130 yards away | Exempt | |
| Killultagh House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Glendona House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Lily's Kitchen and bar
What is Lily's Kitchen and bar's food hygiene rating?
Lily's Kitchen and bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Lily's Kitchen and bar 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 Lily's Kitchen and bar last inspected?
Lily's Kitchen and bar was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
How does Lily's Kitchen and bar compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 857 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Lily's Kitchen and bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Lily's Kitchen and bar 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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