Dock of the Bay food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Mid and East Antrim
Dock of the Bay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 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: 89 Coast Road, Blackcave, Larne, BT40 1TZ
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Dock of the Bay 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% | ← Dock of the Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dock of the Bay 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 Dock of the Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corran Integrated Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Corran Integrated Primary School - Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Larne Christian Fellowship Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Dock of the Bay
What is Dock of the Bay's food hygiene rating?
Dock of the Bay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Dock of the Bay 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dock of the Bay last inspected?
Dock of the Bay was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Dock of the Bay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dock of the Bay 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 Dock of the Bay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Dock of the Bay 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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