Marlene’s Hot Food food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Causeway Coast and Glens
Marlene’s Hot Food holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: 25 Ballymena Road, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 7EX
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Marlene’s Hot Food sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← Marlene’s Hot Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marlene’s Hot Food 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 Marlene’s Hot Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Really Awesome Coffee Van 1 Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Really Awesome Coffee Van 2 Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Really Awesome Coffee Van 3 Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Bakery Room Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Ballymoney Church of God Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Basil Knipe Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Maine Soft Drinks LTd Manufacturers/packers | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Happy Days Community Childcare School/college/university | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Marlene’s Hot Food
What is Marlene’s Hot Food's food hygiene rating?
Marlene’s Hot Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Marlene’s Hot Food 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marlene’s Hot Food last inspected?
Marlene’s Hot Food was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marlene’s Hot Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marlene’s Hot Food compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, while Marlene’s Hot Food holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Marlene’s Hot Food 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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