Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid and East Antrim
Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall 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 21 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1-5 Raceview Road, Ballymena, BT42 4JL
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall 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% | ← Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall 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 Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughshane Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Broughshane & District Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Broughshane Centre Of Early Learning Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Hot Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Dessertco NI Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Flax Steakhouse & Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Candy Cane Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall
What is Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 21 December 2023.
Is Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall 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 Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall last inspected?
Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall was last inspected on 21 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall 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 Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Second Broughshane Presbyterian Church Hall 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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