Jing Kee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Jing Kee holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: 1 Mill Road, Ballyclare, Ballyclare, BT39 9DR
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Jing Kee sits behind roughly 946 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ← Jing Kee | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Jing Kee 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 Jing Kee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Jacksons Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Clarence Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Snocream Ices (2) Mobile caterer | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| 4-11s After School Club Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees Pre-School Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Country Diner Catering Mobile caterer | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Lidl Ballyclare Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about Jing Kee
What is Jing Kee's food hygiene rating?
Jing Kee has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Jing Kee safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Jing Kee last inspected?
Jing Kee was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 months 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 Jing Kee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jing Kee 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, while Jing Kee holds a 3. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Jing Kee 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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