First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid and East Antrim
First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church 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 4 August 2025, 11 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: 276a Galgorm Road, Gloonan, Ballymena, BT42 1HY
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church 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% | ← First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church 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 First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR Galgorm Rd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Gloonan House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Ladybirds Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Aaron Stewart Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Dayfresh Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Schoolhouse Gym Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Ahoghill Community Playgroup Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church
What is First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church's food hygiene rating?
First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 4 August 2025.
Is First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church 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 First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church last inspected?
First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 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 First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church 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 First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects First Ahoghill Presbyterian Church 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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