H McGroggan food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
H McGroggan holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: 7-9 William Street, Town Parks, Ballymena, BT43 6AW
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 1,011 rated places in Mid and East Antrim score this low, about one in 253. By contrast 93% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 936 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← H McGroggan | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 H McGroggan the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to H McGroggan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Tosca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cellar 13 Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Fairhill Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Fil Asian Delights Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Camerons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about H McGroggan
What is H McGroggan's food hygiene rating?
H McGroggan has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 27 January 2026.
Is H McGroggan safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was H McGroggan last inspected?
H McGroggan was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 H McGroggan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does H McGroggan 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, while H McGroggan holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects H McGroggan 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid and East Antrim, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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