The Services Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid and East Antrim
The Services Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 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: 54 Trostan Avenue, Ballymena, BT43 7BL
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The Services Club 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 Services Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Services Club 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 Services Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballymena Nursery School Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Cafe Nico at Castle Tower School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Castletower Campus School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| First Ballymena Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Elim Pentecostal Church Other catering premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Dougies Goodies Manufacturers/packers | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bt & P.o Sports Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Services Club
What is The Services Club's food hygiene rating?
The Services Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 20 August 2024.
Is The Services Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Services Club last inspected?
The Services Club was last inspected on 20 August 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 Services Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Services Club 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 Services Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The Services Club 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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