Chef King food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Chef King holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 9 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 160a Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7QZ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Chef King sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← Chef King | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chef King 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 Chef King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at Sportsbowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| 9Grains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cafe Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Apache Pizza Glengormley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Cod House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Asian star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Ashgrove Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ashgrove Primary Breakfast and Afterschools club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Chef King
What is Chef King's food hygiene rating?
Chef King has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Chef King safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chef King last inspected?
Chef King was last inspected on 9 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 Chef King?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chef King 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 Chef King holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Chef King 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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