Erins Own GAC Cargin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Erins Own GAC Cargin 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 5 December 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: 1 Shore Road, Toome, Toome, BT41 3NW
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Erins Own GAC Cargin 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% | ← Erins Own GAC Cargin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Erins Own GAC Cargin 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 Erins Own GAC Cargin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCellars Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Spar Toome Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| St Oliver Plunkett Primary School/college/university | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| St Oliver Plunkett's Nursery Unit, Breakfast Club, Fun Buddies School/college/university | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Tiny Tots Pre-School Centre (Playgroup) Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Duneane Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Naiscoil na Fiobha Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Ben's Ice Cream Studio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
Questions about Erins Own GAC Cargin
What is Erins Own GAC Cargin's food hygiene rating?
Erins Own GAC Cargin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 5 December 2023.
Is Erins Own GAC Cargin 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 Erins Own GAC Cargin last inspected?
Erins Own GAC Cargin was last inspected on 5 December 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 Erins Own GAC Cargin?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Erins Own GAC Cargin 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 Erins Own GAC Cargin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Erins Own GAC Cargin 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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