The Milk Parlour food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Causeway Coast and Glens
The Milk Parlour 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 28 August 2024, 22 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: 4 Milltown Road, Town Parks, Ballymoney, BT53 6LE
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The Milk Parlour among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← The Milk Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 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 Milk Parlour 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 Milk Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mao Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Spar Milltown Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Bottle Stop Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2017 |
| Ground Espresso Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Three C’s Coffee Mobile caterer | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Pinetrees Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Milk Parlour
What is The Milk Parlour's food hygiene rating?
The Milk Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 28 August 2024.
Is The Milk Parlour 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 Milk Parlour last inspected?
The Milk Parlour was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Milk Parlour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Milk Parlour compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and The Milk Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The Milk Parlour 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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