Slemish Integrated College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid and East Antrim
Slemish Integrated College 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
This is a fresh result: Slemish Integrated College was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 147 Larne Road, Ballymena, BT42 3HA
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Slemish Integrated College 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% | ← Slemish Integrated College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Slemish Integrated College 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 Slemish Integrated College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Ballykeel (Surestart) Creche Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Ballykeel 2000 Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Ballykeel Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ballymena and Little Steps Surestart Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Crosskeys Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Candy Corner Mace Ballykeel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa, Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Slemish Integrated College
What is Slemish Integrated College's food hygiene rating?
Slemish Integrated College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Slemish Integrated College 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 Slemish Integrated College last inspected?
Slemish Integrated College was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Slemish Integrated College?
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 Slemish Integrated College 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 Slemish Integrated College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Slemish Integrated College 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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