Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Antrim and Newtownabbey ratings →
Address: 558 Shore Road, White Abbey, Newtownabbey, BT37 0SJ
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey among the 853 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 | 853 | 87% | ← Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 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 Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey 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 Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanmil Housing - Cedar Court Other catering premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Chippy Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Benchmark Bread Manufacturers/packers | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Abbey Surestart - St James Primary Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Crescent Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Glen Catering at Whiteabbey Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| ACORNS @ KINGS PARK Primary School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey
What is Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey's food hygiene rating?
Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey last inspected?
Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 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 Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 985 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Apache Pizza - Whiteabbey 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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