Sophias Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Sophias Pizzeria 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
This is a fresh result: Sophias Pizzeria was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: 78 Main Street, Ballytromery, Crumlin, BT29 4UU
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How this rating has changed
Sophias Pizzeria was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 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 Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Sophias Pizzeria 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% | ← Sophias Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sophias Pizzeria 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 Sophias Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| McIlroys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 January 2024 |
| Brothers Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2024 |
| Crumlin Presbyterian Church, Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| 97 Flavour Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Russells Food and Drink Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Sharon’s confectionery Retailers - other | 144 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Sophias Pizzeria
What is Sophias Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Sophias Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Sophias Pizzeria 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 Sophias Pizzeria last inspected?
Sophias Pizzeria was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 Sophias Pizzeria?
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 Sophias Pizzeria 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 Sophias Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Sophias Pizzeria 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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