Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid and East Antrim
Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle 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 27 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: 200 Galgorm Road, Galgorm, Ballymena, BT42 1HL
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle 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% | ← Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle 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 Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cafe Creme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Big Bears Pizza Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Flossy Treats Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cambridge House Grammar School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
Questions about Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle
What is Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle's food hygiene rating?
Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle 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 Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle last inspected?
Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle was last inspected on 27 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 Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle?
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 Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle 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 Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Creative Gardens Galgorm Castle 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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