Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway 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
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: 7 Fenaghy Road, Galgorm Parks, Ballymena, BT42 1HW
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway 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% | ← Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Creme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Big Bears Pizza Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Flossy Treats Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Castle Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway
What is Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway 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 Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
How does Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway 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 Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Happy Villa Chinese Takeaway 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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