The Chefs Confectionery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Chefs Confectionery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2024, 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: 56 Main Street, Ballyclare, BT39 9AA
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Chefs Confectionery 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% | ← The Chefs Confectionery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chefs Confectionery 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 Chefs Confectionery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cafe Roo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| JB's Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Jenkins Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Woks Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Abode Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 September 2025 |
| Shining Lights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Gifts & Giggles Galore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about The Chefs Confectionery
What is The Chefs Confectionery's food hygiene rating?
The Chefs Confectionery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 16 May 2024.
Is The Chefs Confectionery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chefs Confectionery last inspected?
The Chefs Confectionery was last inspected on 16 May 2024, 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 Chefs Confectionery?
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 The Chefs Confectionery 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 The Chefs Confectionery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Chefs Confectionery 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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