AJ’S Snack Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
AJ’S Snack Box 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 7 July 2026, 2 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid and East Antrim ratings →
Address: 10 Hawthorn Grove, Middle Division (Main Portion), Carrickfergus, BT38 8EG
How this rating has changed
AJ’S Snack Box was re-inspected on 7 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts AJ’S Snack Box among the 945 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 | 945 | 93% | ← AJ’S Snack Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 152 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 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 AJ’S Snack Box 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 AJ’S Snack Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillians Nearby Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Horizon Surestart Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Carrickfergus Rugby Club - Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Centra Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cod House and Pecker Chicken Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| McDowell's Butchers Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Hawthorn's Adult Centre Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about AJ’S Snack Box
What is AJ’S Snack Box's food hygiene rating?
AJ’S Snack Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 7 July 2026.
Is AJ’S Snack Box 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 AJ’S Snack Box last inspected?
AJ’S Snack Box was last inspected on 7 July 2026, 2 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 AJ’S Snack Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 AJ’S Snack Box compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and AJ’S Snack Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects AJ’S Snack Box 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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