The Chipyard/Apache Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
The Chipyard/Apache Pizza 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 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 43a Victoria Road, North East Division, Carrickfergus, BT38 7JE
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Chipyard/Apache Pizza 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 Chipyard/Apache Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Chipyard/Apache Pizza 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 Chipyard/Apache Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Tots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| EUROSPAR Victoria Road Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Acorn Integrated Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Jolly Tots After School Club Other catering premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Fergus Fold Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Barn Court Children's Home Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Carlisle Hall Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Dancing Goat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about The Chipyard/Apache Pizza
What is The Chipyard/Apache Pizza's food hygiene rating?
The Chipyard/Apache Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 2 October 2024.
Is The Chipyard/Apache Pizza 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 Chipyard/Apache Pizza last inspected?
The Chipyard/Apache Pizza was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 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 The Chipyard/Apache Pizza?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chipyard/Apache Pizza 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 Chipyard/Apache Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Chipyard/Apache Pizza 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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