Ursa Minor Minor food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Ursa Minor Minor holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2026, 4 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: 20a Main Street, Ballintoy, Ballintoy, BT54 6LX
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Ursa Minor Minor among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Ursa Minor Minor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 134 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 Ursa Minor Minor 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 Ursa Minor Minor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick a Rede Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Sheep Island View Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Fullerton Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Weighbridge Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Roarks Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Castle Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Ursa Minor Minor
What is Ursa Minor Minor's food hygiene rating?
Ursa Minor Minor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Ursa Minor Minor 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ursa Minor Minor last inspected?
Ursa Minor Minor was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ursa Minor Minor?
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 Ursa Minor Minor compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Ursa Minor Minor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Ursa Minor Minor 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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