The Village Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Village Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 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: 623 Shore Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0ST
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Village Butchers 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 Village Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Village Butchers 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 Village Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Bread Manufacturers/packers | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Bureau by the Lough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Chippy Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Clanmil Housing - Cedar Court Other catering premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Abbey Surestart - St James Primary Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Crescent Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Village Butchers
What is The Village Butchers's food hygiene rating?
The Village Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 5 December 2024.
Is The Village Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Butchers last inspected?
The Village Butchers was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 The Village Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Village Butchers 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 Village Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Village Butchers 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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