KOKO food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
KOKO 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: KOKO was inspected on 19 August 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: 13-14 Monkstown Village Centre, Monkstown, Newtownabbey, BT37 0HS
How this rating has changed
KOKO was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 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 KOKO 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% | ← KOKO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 KOKO 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 KOKO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Ashers Baking Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Abbey Community College School/college/university | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Abbey Surestart Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Church of The Good Shepherd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Asian express foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| AMD at CDE Global Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Coffee Shop at Hillside Nursery Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about KOKO
What is KOKO's food hygiene rating?
KOKO has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 19 August 2026.
Is KOKO 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 KOKO last inspected?
KOKO was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. 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 KOKO?
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 KOKO 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 KOKO is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects KOKO 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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KOKO is one of 854 rated food businesses in Antrim. See every hygiene rating in Antrim →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
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