Pitch & Plate Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid and East Antrim
Pitch & Plate Ltd 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 25 June 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: 35 North Road, North East Division, Carrickfergus, BT38 8LP
How this rating has changed
Pitch & Plate Ltd was re-inspected on 25 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 June 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 Pitch & Plate Ltd 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% | ← Pitch & Plate Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pitch & Plate Ltd 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 Pitch & Plate Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrickfergus Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Carrickfergus Reformed Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Barn United Football Supporters' Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Pantry Cafe and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| MacNeice Fold Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Carrick Caterers Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Carrick Glasgow Rangers Supporters Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Carrickfergus Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Pitch & Plate Ltd
What is Pitch & Plate Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Pitch & Plate Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 25 June 2026.
Is Pitch & Plate Ltd 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 Pitch & Plate Ltd last inspected?
Pitch & Plate Ltd was last inspected on 25 June 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 Pitch & Plate Ltd?
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 Pitch & Plate Ltd 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 Pitch & Plate Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Pitch & Plate Ltd 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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