Shores food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid and East Antrim
Shores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 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: 37 Marine Parade, Castletown, Whitehead, BT38 9QN
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Shores 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% | ← Shores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Shores 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 Shores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehead Congregational Church Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Marine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Whitehead Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Whitecliff Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Johnnies Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bistro Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| County Antrim Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Bank House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Shores
What is Shores's food hygiene rating?
Shores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Shores 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shores last inspected?
Shores was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months 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 Shores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shores 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 Shores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Shores 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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