The Happy Villa food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
The Happy Villa 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
This is a fresh result: The Happy Villa was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Herbison Square, Town Parks, Ballymena, BT43 6HS
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Happy Villa 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% | ← The Happy Villa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Happy Villa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Charbella Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ballymena Health Care Centre Ground Floor Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Eden View Residential Home Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Dunclug College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Dunclug Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Dunclug Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Eurospar Doury Road Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about The Happy Villa
What is The Happy Villa's food hygiene rating?
The Happy Villa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Happy Villa 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 The Happy Villa last inspected?
The Happy Villa was last inspected on 20 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.
How does The Happy Villa 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 The Happy Villa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Happy Villa 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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