Charbella food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
Charbella holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: Unit 2 Herbison Square, Ballymena, BT43 6HS
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Charbella 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% | ← Charbella | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Charbella 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 Charbella, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ballymena Health Care Centre Ground Floor Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Eden View Residential Home Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Dunclug College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Dunclug Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Dunclug Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Eurospar Doury Road Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Ballymena Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Charbella
What is Charbella's food hygiene rating?
Charbella has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Charbella 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charbella last inspected?
Charbella was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Charbella?
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 Charbella 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 Charbella is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Charbella 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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