Franks BBQ food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
Franks BBQ 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: 61 Irish Quarter West, Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, BT38 8AT
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Franks BBQ 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% | ← Franks BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Franks BBQ 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 Franks BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creed Coffee Carrickfergus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Carrickfergus Central Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Carrick Greengrocers Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Greengables Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Josh Mac's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Moghul 4 in 1 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ellis Court Respite Centre Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Marisol's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Franks BBQ
What is Franks BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Franks BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Franks BBQ 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 Franks BBQ last inspected?
Franks BBQ was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Franks BBQ?
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 Franks BBQ 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 Franks BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Franks BBQ 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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