Dougies Goodies food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid and East Antrim
Dougies Goodies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dougies Goodies was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17-19 Church Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, BT43 6DD
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Dougies Goodies 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% | ← Dougies Goodies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dougies Goodies 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 Dougies Goodies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| First Ballymena Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Definition Gym Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| FLAX Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Fayre Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bt & P.o Sports Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Fireaway Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Digsy's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Dougies Goodies
What is Dougies Goodies's food hygiene rating?
Dougies Goodies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Dougies Goodies 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dougies Goodies last inspected?
Dougies Goodies was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Dougies Goodies?
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 Dougies Goodies 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 Dougies Goodies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Dougies Goodies 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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