The Square food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
The Square holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 11 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: 43 Herbert Avenue, Town Parks, Larne, BT40 1NL
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Square among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← The Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 The Square 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 The Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Reids Nearby Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Centra Larne Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| D's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club - Larne Branch Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Centra Larne Townparks Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Larne Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Larne High School School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about The Square
What is The Square's food hygiene rating?
The Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 14 August 2025.
Is The Square 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Square last inspected?
The Square was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 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 The Square?
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 The Square 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, and The Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Square 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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