The Crispy Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
The Crispy Cod 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 10 September 2024, 22 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: Raphael Way, Galgorm, Ballymena, BT42 1GQ
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Crispy Cod 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% | ← The Crispy Cod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Crispy Cod 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 The Crispy Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Creme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Castle Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Big Bears Pizza Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Flossy Treats Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about The Crispy Cod
What is The Crispy Cod's food hygiene rating?
The Crispy Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 10 September 2024.
Is The Crispy Cod 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 The Crispy Cod last inspected?
The Crispy Cod was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 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 The Crispy Cod?
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 The Crispy Cod 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 The Crispy Cod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Crispy Cod 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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