The Butchers & Deli Monkstown food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Butchers & Deli Monkstown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 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: 1-3 Jennings Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 0NB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Butchers & Deli Monkstown 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 Butchers & Deli Monkstown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Butchers & Deli Monkstown 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 Butchers & Deli Monkstown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian express foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Church of The Good Shepherd Other catering premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Abbey Community College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| AMD at CDE Global Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Coffee Shop at Hillside Nursery Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Butchers & Deli Monkstown
What is The Butchers & Deli Monkstown's food hygiene rating?
The Butchers & Deli Monkstown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 6 March 2025.
Is The Butchers & Deli Monkstown 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butchers & Deli Monkstown last inspected?
The Butchers & Deli Monkstown was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Butchers & Deli Monkstown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Butchers & Deli Monkstown 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 Butchers & Deli Monkstown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Butchers & Deli Monkstown 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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