The Wayside Halt food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Wayside Halt holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: 155 Lisnevenagh Road, Tavnaghmore, Antrim, BT41 2JU
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Wayside Halt 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% | ← The Wayside Halt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Wayside Halt 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 Wayside Halt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark at Tannaghmore Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| McLarnon's Ramble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Spice O'Life UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Essence Vault Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Ladyhill Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Kells Gospel Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Spar Kells Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Kells And Connor Preschool Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Wayside Halt
What is The Wayside Halt's food hygiene rating?
The Wayside Halt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Wayside Halt 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wayside Halt last inspected?
The Wayside Halt was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 The Wayside Halt?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wayside Halt 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 The Wayside Halt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Wayside Halt 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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