The Grange Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Grange Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 22-26 The Square, Ballyclare, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Grange Bar sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← The Grange Bar | |
| 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 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 The Grange Bar 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 Grange Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Square Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Pots of Coffee and Pots of Pleasure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Russells Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Bally Busters Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
| Johnny whites fish and chip shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Mauds at Caffe 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Grange Bar
What is The Grange Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Grange Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 7 August 2023.
Is The Grange Bar 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grange Bar last inspected?
The Grange Bar was last inspected on 7 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Grange Bar?
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 The Grange Bar 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, while The Grange Bar holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Grange Bar 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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