Yarns Kitchen by Manns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Yarns Kitchen by Manns 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
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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: Carnmoney Road North, Ballyhenry, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Yarns Kitchen by Manns 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% | ← Yarns Kitchen by Manns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Yarns Kitchen by Manns 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 Yarns Kitchen by Manns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyduff Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Ashers Baking Company Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ballyearl Squash & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2022 |
| Earlview Primary and Nursery - Breakfast and Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Earlview Primary School and Nursery - Nursery Dining Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Earlview Primary School and Nursery- School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Country Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Carnmoney Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Yarns Kitchen by Manns
What is Yarns Kitchen by Manns's food hygiene rating?
Yarns Kitchen by Manns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Yarns Kitchen by Manns 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 Yarns Kitchen by Manns last inspected?
Yarns Kitchen by Manns was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Yarns Kitchen by Manns?
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 Yarns Kitchen by Manns 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 Yarns Kitchen by Manns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Yarns Kitchen by Manns 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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