Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid and East Antrim
Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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.
Address: 27 Church Road, Kells, Kells, BT42 3JU
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) 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% | ← Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) 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 Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kells & Connor Pharmacy Plus Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Kells Presbyterian Church Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Kells & Connor Community Centre Other catering premises | 93 yards away | Exempt | |
| Rococo Kells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| St. Saviours Church of Ireland Hall Other catering premises | 335 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kells And Connor Preschool Caring Premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Main Street Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Sizzlers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall)
What is Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall)'s food hygiene rating?
Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) last inspected?
Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) 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 Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Kells Luncheon Club (Church Hall) 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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