Wilsons Stores Nearby food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Wilsons Stores Nearby holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 June 2025, 12 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: 22-24 Toberwine Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, BT44 0AP
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
In Mid and East Antrim, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Wilsons Stores Nearby sits behind roughly 936 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 936 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ← Wilsons Stores Nearby | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wilsons Stores Nearby 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 Wilsons Stores Nearby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonwater Crystal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Bridge End Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Coast Road Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Moran Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Seaview Primary School School/college/university | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Forest Glen Fold Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Glenarm Community Pre-School Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
Questions about Wilsons Stores Nearby
What is Wilsons Stores Nearby's food hygiene rating?
Wilsons Stores Nearby has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 23 June 2025.
Is Wilsons Stores Nearby safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wilsons Stores Nearby last inspected?
Wilsons Stores Nearby was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 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 Wilsons Stores Nearby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Wilsons Stores Nearby 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, while Wilsons Stores Nearby holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Wilsons Stores Nearby 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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