Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid and East Antrim
Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe 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 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9-13 Marine Road, Ballymena, BT44 0HE
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe among the 936 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 | 936 | 93% | ← Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe 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 Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheng Du Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Glencloy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| McCormick Brothers - MACE Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Waterfall Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| The Harbourview Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Carnlough Controlled Integrated Primary School School/college/university | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Harbour Lights Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe
What is Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 3 January 2025.
Is Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe 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 Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe last inspected?
Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 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 Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe?
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 Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Marine Takeaway & Marine Cafe 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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