First Ballymena Presbyterian Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid and East Antrim
First Ballymena Presbyterian Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: 18-20 Meetinghouse Lane, Ballymena, BT43 7BS
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts First Ballymena Presbyterian Church 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% | ← First Ballymena Presbyterian Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 First Ballymena Presbyterian Church 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 First Ballymena Presbyterian Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougies Goodies Manufacturers/packers | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Elim Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Definition Gym Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| FLAX Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bt & P.o Sports Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Fayre Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Digsy's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about First Ballymena Presbyterian Church
What is First Ballymena Presbyterian Church's food hygiene rating?
First Ballymena Presbyterian Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 9 September 2024.
Is First Ballymena Presbyterian Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Ballymena Presbyterian Church last inspected?
First Ballymena Presbyterian Church was last inspected on 9 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 First Ballymena Presbyterian Church?
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 First Ballymena Presbyterian Church 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 First Ballymena Presbyterian Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects First Ballymena Presbyterian Church 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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