Barista Bar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Barista Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Barista Bar was inspected on 29 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: 1 Hightown Avenue, Newtownabbey, BT36 4RT
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts Barista Bar 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% | ← Barista Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Barista Bar 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 Barista Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Mallusk Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Baileys Mallusk Sodexo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Ballyhenry Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Edmund Rice College Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Ballyhenry Nursery Dining Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Ballyhenry Nursey School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Barista Bar
What is Barista Bar's food hygiene rating?
Barista Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Barista Bar 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barista Bar last inspected?
Barista Bar was last inspected on 29 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 Barista Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Barista Bar 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 Barista Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Barista Bar 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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