St Colmcilles Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid and East Antrim
St Colmcilles Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2024, 21 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: 83 Cullybackey Road, Ballymena, BT43 5DW
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts St Colmcilles Primary School 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% | ← St Colmcilles Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 St Colmcilles Primary School 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 St Colmcilles Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adair Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Ballymena Primary School School/college/university | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Ballymena Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Fil Asian Delights Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cellar 13 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Fairhill Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about St Colmcilles Primary School
What is St Colmcilles Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Colmcilles Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 16 September 2024.
Is St Colmcilles Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Colmcilles Primary School last inspected?
St Colmcilles Primary School was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 St Colmcilles Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Colmcilles Primary School 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 St Colmcilles Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects St Colmcilles Primary School 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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