Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid and East Antrim
Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: 28 Pennybridge Ind Estate, Ballymena, BT42 3HB
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) 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% | ← Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) 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 Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Sloan Adult Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Ballymena Foodbank/Dream Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Ballee Community Association Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ballykeel (Surestart) Creche Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Ballykeel 2000 Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Ballykeel Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ballymena and Little Steps Surestart Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Crosskeys Meats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen )
What is Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen )'s food hygiene rating?
Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) last inspected?
Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen )?
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 Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) 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 Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) 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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