Carrick Caterers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid and East Antrim
Carrick Caterers 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
This is a fresh result: Carrick Caterers was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Shaftesbury Drive, North East Division, Carrickfergus, BT38 8LL
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Carrick Caterers 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% | ← Carrick Caterers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carrick Caterers 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 Carrick Caterers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrick Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| MacNeice Fold Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Carrickfergus Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Pantry Cafe and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Barn United Football Supporters' Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Carrickfergus Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Joymount House Residential Home Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Carrick Caterers
What is Carrick Caterers's food hygiene rating?
Carrick Caterers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Carrick Caterers 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 Carrick Caterers last inspected?
Carrick Caterers was last inspected on 14 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 Carrick Caterers?
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 Carrick Caterers 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 Carrick Caterers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Carrick Caterers 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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