The Cottonmount Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Cottonmount Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: 130 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4QN
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Cottonmount Grill 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 Cottonmount Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cottonmount Grill 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 Cottonmount Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonmount Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Academy lunches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Academy Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Mallusk Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Mallusk Primary School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Early Bird Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Flight Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| McLaughlin & Harvey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cottonmount Grill
What is The Cottonmount Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Cottonmount Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Cottonmount Grill 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cottonmount Grill last inspected?
The Cottonmount Grill was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Cottonmount Grill?
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 The Cottonmount Grill 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 Cottonmount Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Cottonmount Grill 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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