St Macnissi Parent & Tots food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Antrim and Newtownabbey
St Macnissi Parent & Tots holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Station Road, Ballygrooby, Randalstown, BT41 2AE
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so St Macnissi Parent & Tots sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← St Macnissi Parent & Tots | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 St Macnissi Parent & Tots 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 St Macnissi Parent & Tots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mac Nissi Parish Centre Other catering premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Kearney's Nearby Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Mount St Michaels Nursery Unit Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Mount St Michaels Primary Meals School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Mount St Michaels Afterschools Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 March 2025 |
| Escarmouche Retailers - other | 278 yards away | Exempt | |
| St Benedicts College School Meals School/college/university | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Marrions Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about St Macnissi Parent & Tots
What is St Macnissi Parent & Tots's food hygiene rating?
St Macnissi Parent & Tots has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 11 June 2024.
Is St Macnissi Parent & Tots 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Macnissi Parent & Tots last inspected?
St Macnissi Parent & Tots was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 St Macnissi Parent & Tots?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Macnissi Parent & Tots 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, while St Macnissi Parent & Tots holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects St Macnissi Parent & Tots 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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